Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century comedy on misguided matchmaking and romantic mishaps get a refreshing update in the heartwarming and witty “Emma.,” available on Digital May 5th and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand May 19th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Hailed as “gorgeous, modern and authentic” (Stephanie Zacharek, Time), the wickedly funny film chronicles the privileged but well-meaning young Emma Woodhouse (“The Witch” and “Thoroughbreds”’ Anya Taylor-Joy). A vibrant visual treat, the Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh® “Emma.” is “an unexpectedly timely sparkling romance” (Harriet Fitch Little, VOGUE), and features exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content including deleted scenes, gag reel, and behind-the-scene featurettes with the cast and crew whisking audiences away to the world of our mischievous heroine and the everlasting story of self-discovery.
Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation of “Emma.” Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse (Taylor-Joy) is a restless “queen bee” without rivals in her sleepy little English town. In this glittering satire of social class, Emma must navigate her way through the challenges of growing up, misguided matches, and romantic missteps to realize the love that has been there all along.
Autumn de Wilde’s feature debut “Emma.” is “irresistible” (Justin Chang, NPR) and “the best adaptation yet” (Matt Goldberg, Collider), featuring a fresh and razor-sharp screenplay by Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton (“The Luminaries”) that stays true to Austen’s endearing novel and brings to life the English Countryside in 1815. With an exceptional ensemble cast lead by Taylor-Joy, “Emma.” is rounded out by Johnny Flynn (“Beast”), Bill Nighy (“Love Actually,” “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” Series), Mia Goth (“Suspiria”), Josh O’ Connor (“The Crown”), Miranda Hart (“Spy,” “Call the Midwife”), Callum Turner (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “War & Peace”), Tanya Reynolds (“Sex Education”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education”), Rupert Graves (“Sherlock,” “A Room with a View”) and Gemma Whelan (“Game of Thrones”). Accompanied by a joyous and energetic score by composer Isobel Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”) and David Schweitzer, “Emma.” is a stunning new vision of the groundbreaking literary classic on love and redemption. The theatrical version of the film is currently available for early viewing on a wide variety of popular on-demand services as a premium rental offering.
Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Bonus Features:
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
- A Playful Tease – Go behind the scenes with the talented cast of EMMA. as they share their experiences making the film
- Crafting a Colorful World* – Cast and crew discuss the gorgeously preserved locations, extravagant set dressing, and authentic Regency costumes featured in EMMA.
- The Autumn Gaze* – An intimate look at director Autumn de Wilde’s filmmaking process and her photographic eye
- Feature Commentary with Director Autumn de Wilde, Screenwriter Eleanor Catton, and Director of Photography Christopher Blauvelt
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“Emma.” will be available on Digital HD May 5th and on Blu-ray and DVD May 19th
