Ema(2019)
She has a plan.
Ema Synopsis
Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.
Ema (2019) is a drama film directed by Pablo Larraín, released on September 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera and Paola Giannini. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 257 ratings.
- Director:
- Pablo Larraín
- Writers:
- Guillermo Calderón, Pablo Larraín, Alejandro Moreno
- Producers:
- Juan de Dios Larraín
- Cinematographer:
- Sergio Armstrong
- Composer:
- Nicolas Jaar
- Production:
- Fabula
- Status:
- Released
Ema (2019) Trailer
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Ema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mariana di Girolamo
as Ema
Gael García Bernal
as Gastón
Santiago Cabrera
as Aníbal
Paola Giannini
as Raquel
- Cristián Suárez
Cristián Suárez
as Polo
Mariana Loyola
as Sara
Catalina Saavedra
as Marcela
Susana Hidalgo
as Paulina
Josefina Fiebelkorn
as Perla
Giannina Fruttero
as Sonia
Antonia Giesen
as Renata
- Paula Hofmann
Paula Hofmann
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Guillermo Calderón, Pablo Larraín and Alejandro Moreno, produced by Juan de Dios Larraín.
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Ema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 257 ratings.
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Ema – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ema online?
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Ema (2019) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, OVID, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Darkroom, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ema?
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The main cast of Ema (2019) includes Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini and Cristián Suárez. The film was directed by Pablo Larraín. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ema released?
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Ema was released on September 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Ema worth watching?
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Ema (2019) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 257 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ema?
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Yes. The official Ema trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.