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Jane Austen's novel Emma (1815) was released as a feature film in 1996.

Plot

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people's affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, the immature Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with Mr. Knightley, the only man she is allowed to socialize with.

Although in general staying close to the plot of the book, the screenplay by Douglas McGrath enlivens the banter between the staid Mr Knightley and the vivacious Emma, making the basis of their attraction more apparent.

Casting

Gwyneth Paltrow won critical acclaim for her role as Emma, particularly her ability to disguise her American accent. The characters of Mrs Bates and Miss Bates were played by real-life mother and daughter Phyllida Law and Sophie Thompson. British comedian Alan Cumming and classical actress Juliet Stevenson stole most of the comic moments as Mr and Mrs Elton.

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