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Synopsis

Jane Austen might never have imagined that her 1816 novel Emma could be turned into a fresh and satirical look at ultra-rich teenagers in a Beverly Hills high school. Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash), both named after "great singers of the past that now do infomercials," are pampered upper-class girls who care less about getting good grades than wearing the right clothes and being as popular as possible. But Cher, who lives with her tough yet warm-hearted lawyer dad (Dan Hedaya) and hunky, sensitive stepbrother (Paul Rudd), also has an innate urge to help those less fortunate -- like the two introverted teachers she brings together ("negotiating" herself improved grades in the process) and new friend Tai (Brittany Murphy), who starts out a geek and ends up a Cher prodigy. Cher also possesses her own sensitive side, and she is looking for the perfect boyfriend, whom she ends up finding where she least expected. - Don Kaye, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Dan Hedaya
Theatrical Release Date:
07/19/1995
DVD Release Date:
10/19/1999
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for sex related dialogue and some teen use of alcohol and drugs.
Run Time:
97 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Paramount
Director(s):
Amy Heckerling
Genre(s):
Comedy, Romance
Themes:
Eccentric Families, Teachers and Students, Opposites Attract, Matchmakers, New Kid in Town, Cliques, High School Life
Tone:
Affectionate, Whimsical, Light, Bright, Witty
Keywords:
Generation-X, Valley-girl, coming-of-age, high-school, lifestyle, step-relative, teenagers
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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