

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, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.
Costume
Ruth Myers' Oscar-nominated empire-waist perfection
Acting
Toni Collette's devastating 'plain' Harriet Smith
Writing
McGrath's script finds Austen's sharpest comedic edges

Director
Douglas McGrath
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ewan McGregor insisted on doing his own singing as Frank Churchill, though the character's musical moments are brief and slightly awkward.
This adaptation competed directly with the iconic BBC miniseries 'Emma' starring Kate Beckinsale, released the same year — the 90s were truly Austen-obsessed.