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Emma (1996)

Emma (1996)
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In this made-for-TV adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Emma Woodhouse (Kate Beckinsale) is a clever young woman from a wealthy family who fancies herself a matchmaker and tries to find a husband for her shy friend Harriet (Samantha Morton). However, Emma's skills in bringing romances together are not all she imagines them to be, which causes no small annoyance for Harriet. What's more, Emma's interest in the affairs of others nearly causes her to miss out on the love of her life. This adaptation of Emma was first shown in the U.S. on the A&E cable network; it followed both Douglas McGrath's acclaimed film version starring Gwyneth Paltrow, and Amy Heckerling's considerably updated variation on the story, Clueless. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Kate BeckinsaleMark Strong, (more)
Director(s):
Diarmuid Lawrence
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Emma

In this made-for-TV adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Emma Woodhouse (Kate Beckinsale) is a clever young woman from a wealthy family who fancies herself a matchmaker and tries to find a husband for her shy friend Harriet (Samantha Morton). However, Emma's skills in bringing romances together are not all she imagines them to be, which causes no small annoyance for Harriet. What's more, Emma's interest in the affairs of others nearly causes her to miss out on the love of her life. This adaptation of Emma was first shown in the U.S. on the A&E cable network; it followed both Douglas McGrath's acclaimed film version starring Gwyneth Paltrow, and Amy Heckerling's considerably updated variation on the story, Clueless. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

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Director(s):
Diarmuid Lawrence
Writer(s):
Andrew Davies
Producer(s):
Sue Birtwistle
Categories:
Comedy
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    Eileen K.

    If you are a Jane Austen fan, see this adaptation of "Emma" not the Paltrow one. The other version is too modern and sexy for an Austen period piece. Although Mr. Knightly is far more dashing in that version and it is a great movie, just not very true to the period. Although not as big budget as the other version that came out around the same time, this Emma is wonderful. Emma is conceited as she should be until the very end, but not in an annoying way as G.P. was in her "Emma". Costuming is great. The acting of Emma's father is superb. True to the story. You'll love it.

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    Mary D.

    Kate Beckinsale was great as Emma. While this is not nearly as good as the movie adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, the costumes and settings were very believable.

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    Kearney H.

    I love Jane Austen, and I have yet to see a bad movie of one of her books. Emma is no exception.

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