Movie

Ema

“She has a plan.”

★ 6.7(252)20191h 47m

Ema is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, MUBI, OVID, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Darkroom, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Pablo Larraín
Release date: 2019-09-26
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Chile
Studio: Fabula

Ema — trailer

About Ema

Ema is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Mariana Di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal and Santiago Cabrera. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 252 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ema in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mariana Di Girolamo

Ema

Gael García Bernal

Gastón

Santiago Cabrera

Aníbal

Paola Giannini

Raquel

Cristián Suárez

Polo

Mariana Loyola

Sara

Catalina Saavedra

Marcela

Susana Hidalgo

Paulina

Josefina Fiebelkorn

Perla

Giannina Fruttero

Sonia

Antonia Giesen

Renata

Paula Hofmann

Laura

Themes & keywords

adoptionchile

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ema in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ema on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, MUBI, OVID, MUBI Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Darkroom, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Ema on Netflix?+

Yes — Ema is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is Ema?+

Ema has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Ema?+

Ema stars Mariana Di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini and Cristián Suárez.

When did Ema come out?+

Ema is a 2019 movie directed by Pablo Larraín.

What genre is Ema?+

Ema is Drama film.

Who directed Ema?+

Ema was directed by Pablo Larraín.