Alex & Emma (2003)

Is it love... or are they just imagining things?

Alex & Emma (2003) poster

Writer Alex Sheldon must finish his novel within a month. If he doesn't, he won't get paid. And, if that happens, angry Mafia types to whom he owes money will come looking for him. In order to expedite things, Alex hires typist Emma Dinsmore and begins dictating his novel. The book is about a doomed love affair between a character similar to Alex and a character named Polina Delacroix. But, as Alex falls for Emma, his work takes a different turn.

Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: Gavin Finney
Editing: Alan Edward Bell, Robert Leighton
Production: Reiner / Greisman Productions, Franchise Pictures, Escape Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories

Keywords

casino, based on novel or book, gambling, boston, massachusetts, gambling debt, writer's block, love, fear of commitment, author, writer, deadline, novelist, money problems, stenographer, dictation

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alex & Emma about?
Writer Alex Sheldon must finish his novel within a month. If he doesn't, he won't get paid. And, if that happens, angry Mafia types to whom he owes money will come looking for him. In order to expedite things, Alex hires typist Emma Dinsmore and begins dictating his novel. The book is about a doomed love affair between a character similar to Alex and a character named Polina Delacroix. But, as Alex falls for Emma, his work takes a different turn.
Who directed Alex & Emma?
Alex & Emma was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in Alex & Emma?
Alex & Emma stars Luke Wilson, Kate Hudson, Sophie Marceau, David Paymer, Lobo Sebastian, Chino XL.
How long is Alex & Emma?
Alex & Emma has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Alex & Emma?
Alex & Emma is a Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of Alex & Emma?
Alex & Emma had a budget of $30M.
How much did Alex & Emma gross?
Alex & Emma grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Alex & Emma produced?
Alex & Emma was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Alex & Emma?
The themes of Alex & Emma include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories.