

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
“Nothing is wrong if it feels good”
Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both very puzzled by their openness.
Where to watch Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman in United States
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Where is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is a 1975 French-language drama and romance film directed by Francis Giacobetti. The cast is led by Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, Frédéric Lagache. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman was produced by Trinacra Films and made in France. It was released on December 15, 1975, and carries a NC-17 certification.
- Director
- Francis Giacobetti
- Writers
- Bob Elia, Francis Giacobetti
- Release date
- December 15, 1975
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Trinacra Films
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman cast & crew
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman was directed by Francis Giacobetti and written by Bob Elia and Francis Giacobetti.
The cast features Sylvia Kristel as Emmanuelle, Umberto Orsini as Jean, Frédéric Lagache as Christopher, Catherine Rivet as Anna-Maria, Henri Czarniak as Igor, the radio operator, and Tom Clark as Peter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Lai, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Yves Rousset-Rouard and Alain Siritzky.
Is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman worth watching?
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 163 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Sylvia Kristel
Emmanuelle

Umberto Orsini
Jean
Frédéric Lagache
Christopher

Catherine Rivet
Anna-Maria

Henri Czarniak
Igor, the radio operator
Tom Clark
Peter
Marion Womble
Florence Lafuma
Laura

Claire Richard
Wong

Caroline Laurence
Ingrid
Eva Hamel
Masseuse

Laura Gemser
Masseuse
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Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman in United States?
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman in?
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman?
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman rated?
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman is rated NC-17. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 163 ratings.
















