The acclaimed 2020 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the UK alongside its existing home on Netflix. According to Universal, the period comedy follows the wealthy and clever Emma Woodhouse as she navigates matchmaking and social missteps in Regency-era England.
Where to Watch Emma on Streaming Services
UK viewers can now stream Emma on Prime Video in addition to Netflix. The film was previously restricted to Netflix subscribers in the region, but the recent platform expansion broadens access for audiences looking to stream the period piece at home, according to licensing updates.
Critical Reception Versus Audience Scores
On Rotten Tomatoes, Emma holds an 86% positive score based on 260 critic reviews. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote that the film is “funnier than most Austen adaptations and more visually beautiful,” while Baltimore Magazine described the movie as “a substantial confection.” News.com.au characterized it as “an amusing, pastel-coloured movie which fully embraces the rhythm of Austen’s dialogue,” and the Austin Chronicle called it “witty, wry, spry, and deliciously and effortlessly romantic.”
In contrast, general audiences responded with more modest ratings. The film holds an average score of 6.7/10 on IMDb. Individual viewers offered mixed reactions, with one fan describing it as “a simply sublime piece of comic entertainment” and another calling it a “fine production, if not the best Emma out there,” according to user reviews on the platform.
Cast and Characters
The main lineup includes:
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse
- Johnny Flynn as George Knightley
- Mia Goth as Harriet Smith
- Miranda Hart as Miss Bates
- Bill Nighy as Mr. Woodhouse
- Josh O’Connor as the Reverend Mr. Elton
- Callum Turner as Frank Churchill
- Amber Anderson as Jane Fairfax
- Rupert Graves as Mr. Weston
- Gemma Whelan as Mrs. Weston
- Tanya Reynolds as Mrs. Elton
- Connor Swindells as Robert Martin
Did you know? Bill Nighy, who plays Mr. Woodhouse in Emma, also stars in the ensemble cast of both Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films on Disney+, as well as the fantasy-adventure sequels Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in the 2020 film Emma?
The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role, alongside Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth, Bill Nighy, Miranda Hart, and Josh O’Connor.
Where can I watch Emma in the UK?
Viewers in the UK can stream Emma on both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Emma?
The film holds an 86% positive approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 260 critic reviews.
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