Ema

Name: Ema
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-09-26
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini, Cristián Suárez

2019·Movie·R·107 min·★ 6.7(259)

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“She has a plan.”

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.

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Where to watch Ema in United States

Can I watch Ema in United States? Yes — you can stream Ema in United States on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Ema there. Availability last verified on October 22, 2026.

Where is Ema streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Pijama Films
United Kingdom	MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada	MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Pijama Films
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany	Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France	—	Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
Spain	Filmin, AMC Channels Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil	Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Pijama Films
Japan	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Ema

Ema is a 2019 Spanish-language drama film directed by Pablo Larraín. The cast is led by Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo.

Ema was produced by Fabula and made in Chile. It was released on September 26, 2019, and carries a R certification.

Director: Pablo Larraín
Writers: Guillermo Calderón, Alejandro Moreno, Pablo Larraín
Release date: September 26, 2019
Original language: Spanish
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Chile
Production: Fabula

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Ema cast & crew

Ema was directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Guillermo Calderón, Alejandro Moreno, and Pablo Larraín.

The cast features Mariana di Girolamo as Ema, Gael García Bernal as Gastón, Santiago Cabrera as Aníbal, Paola Giannini as Raquel, Cristián Suárez as Polo, and Mariana Loyola as Sara.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicolas Jaar, cinematography is by Sergio Armstrong, and it was produced by Juan de Dios Larraín and Mariane Hartard.

Is Ema worth watching?

Ema holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 259 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Ema is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ema

In United States, you can stream Ema on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, and OVID, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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