Emilia (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Emilia is a notable film directed by Nicole Charles, running about 140 minutes. “For every Eve” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emilia took our wooden ‘O’ by storm in late 2018, celebrating women’s voices the world over through the story of a trailblazing, forgotten woman, Emilia Bassano. 400 years ago, Emilia wanted her voice to be heard. In 1611 she penned the words to her ‘Vertuous Reader’ as part of a volume of radical, feminist and subversive poetry. Yet the little we know now of Emilia is restricted to the possibility that she may have been the ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s Sonnets – and the rest of her story has been erased by history. Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s acclaimed play revealed the life of Emilia: writer, wife, lover, mother, muse.
Who’s in it. Emilia stars Saffron Coomber as Emilia 1, Adelle Leonce as Emilia 2, Clare Perkins as Emilia 3 and Charity Wakefield as William Shakespeare/Drunk Man 2/Valentine Simmes/River Woman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emilia page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emilia (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emilia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Emilia?
- Emilia stars Saffron Coomber, Adelle Leonce, Clare Perkins, Charity Wakefield and Nadia Albina.
- When was Emilia released?
- Emilia was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.