Every adaptation of the classic tale of pride and privilege starred by the irrepressibly likable heroine Emma.


Clueless. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Amy Heckerling, 1995

Cher, a high school student from Beverly Hills, is the privileged daughter of a widowed lawyer. She uses her knowledge of romance and fashion to give advice to her classmates and family, but eventually comes to realize that her own life is not as perfect as it seems. She starts to examine the problems in her own life.


Emma. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1815 book
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Douglas McGrath, 1996

In early 19th-century England, Emma Woodhouse, is a congenial but naïve young woman. Her father and old family friend, George Knightley, whose brother is married to Emma’s sister, dispute her claim and discourage any further matchmaking attempts. Ignoring their warnings, she schemes to match Mr Elton, the village minister, with her friend, Harriet Smith, a rather unsophisticated young woman on the verges of society.


Emma.. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Autumn de Wilde, 2020

In Regency-era England, wealthy Emma Woodhouse searches for a new companion after her governess, Miss Taylor, marries and becomes Mrs. Weston. Harriet’s parents are unknown but her education has been provided for. Emma believes that Mr. Elton, the local vicar, is in love with Harriet and encourages Harriet to transfer her hopes to him, despite Mr. Knightley’s warning that she should not involve herself in the situation.


Emma. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 1815 book
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Jim O'Hanlon, 2009

Austen’s classic comic novel follows the story of the “handsome, clever and rich” Emma Woodhouse. Dominating the small provincial world of Highbury, Emma believes she is a skilled matchmaker and repeatedly attempts to pair up her friends and acquaintances. Nothing delights her more than meddling in the love lives of others.


Emma. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1815 book
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Diarmuid Lawrence, 1996

Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma’s attitudes begin to soften.


Aisha. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Rajshree Ojha, 2010

Aisha Kapoor is a young, rich, upper-class girl who believes that she is perfectly suited for match-making – amongst her friends in particular. Her superficial lifestyle and match-making schemes are constantly criticized by her friend/neighbor Arjun Burman, who advises her to stop meddling with the lives of other people.


Clueless. Poster of the 1996 TV series and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Amy Heckerling, 1996-1999

Clueless is a teen comedy movie that follows the life of Cher Horowitz, a California high school student attending Bronson Alcott High. Along with her friends, she goes through the typical challenges of high school such as relationships, academics and social hierarchies.


Emma Approved. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Bernie Su, 2013-2018

Emma Woodhouse, re-imagined as a bold, smart, idealistic, and audacious young female entrepreneur with an expertise in life coaching and matchmaking. Emma partners up with lifelong friend Alex Knightley, whose straight, logical, business mind clashes against Emma constantly, yet is exactly what she needs.


Emma. Poster of the 1972 TV series and cover of the 1815 book
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John Glenister, 1972

Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma’s attitudes begin to soften.


Lights, Camera, Romance. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Brian Brough, 2021

Actress Emma Hutton is determined to help find her friend Hope a perfect match but in doing so, she accidentally tramples on several hearts. When Emma realizes she herself has always loved her good friend Gray, Emma learns love works best when she doesn’t meddle with it.


Pride and Passion. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Marcos Bernstein, 2018-

Set in 1910, this is the story of Elisabeta, a woman ahead of her time, with dreams and ambitions completely different for a young woman for the period. She is encouraged by her father to realize her dreams. Elisabeta lives with four other sisters, each with a different personality. She will have a turnaround in her life when she meets Darcy, with whom they will share a great passion.


Emma. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1815 book
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Tim Kashani, Kent Nicholson, 2018

A timeless love story from one of the most widely read writers of all time, is a musical that will entice modern audiences to fall in love again with one of Jane Austen’s most adored characters.

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“I had to unlearn a lot of novelistic stuff to do a screenplay.”

RICHARD PRICE (Writer, Scriptwriter)