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6.0 / 10(841 votes)IMDbNR19741h 35m$20.2M Worldwide GrossFrance

Emmanuelle

“Lets you feel good without feeling bad”

Synopsis

An employee at the French Embassy in Bangkok invites his wife to join him – and enjoy the benefits of their open marriage.

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Emmanuelle video trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 3, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 9, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (40.4x ROI)

Production Budget

$500K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$20.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

40.4x

+$19.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $500KWorldwide: $20.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Just Jaeckin
Screenplay & Story
Emmanuelle Arsan, Jean-Louis Richard
Original Score
Pierre Bachelet
Original Title
Emmanuelle
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$500K
Worldwide Gross
$20.2M
Production Studios
Orphée Productions, Trinacra Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Just Jaeckin

Screenplay & Story

Emmanuelle Arsan, Jean-Louis Richard

Original Score & Music

Pierre Bachelet

Director of Photography

Richard Suzuki

Film Editing

Claudine Bouché

Producers

Yves Rousset-Rouard

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Emmanuelle Arsan

Department Leadership Roster

Just Jaeckin

Just Jaeckin

Director

Jean-Louis Richard

Jean-Louis Richard

Writer

Pierre Bachelet

Pierre Bachelet

Original Music Composer

Richard Suzuki

Director of Photography

Yves Rousset-Rouard

Yves Rousset-Rouard

Producer

Claudine Bouché

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Emmanuelle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emmanuelle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Emmanuelle about?

An employee at the French Embassy in Bangkok invites his wife to join him – and enjoy the benefits of their open marriage.

Who directed Emmanuelle?

Emmanuelle was directed by Just Jaeckin.

Who stars in Emmanuelle?

The principal cast of Emmanuelle includes Sylvia Kristel, Alain Cuny, Marika Green, Daniel Sarky, Jeanne Colletin.

When was Emmanuelle released and how long is it?

Emmanuelle was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Emmanuelle?

Emmanuelle had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $20.2M at the worldwide box office (40.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Emmanuelle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Emmanuelle was composed by Pierre Bachelet.

Is Emmanuelle based on a book or true story?

Emmanuelle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emmanuelle Arsan".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Emmanuelle?

Emmanuelle holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).