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… More 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
- Directed By
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 24, 1996 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
If you're a big fan of the A&E Jane Austen films, then you're going to want this as part of your DVD collection.
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Cast
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Kate Beckinsale
as Emma Woodhouse
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Mark Strong
as Mr. Knightley
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Samantha Morton
as Harriet Smith
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Raymond Coulthard
as Frank Churchill
- James Hazeldine
- Bernard Hepton
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Prunella Scales
as Mrs. Bates
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Samantha Bond
as Mrs. Neston
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Olivia Williams
as Jane Fairfax
- Lucy Robinson
- Dominic Rowan
- James Hazledine

