Described by Netflix as "an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations," Emilia Perez is one of the more interesting Netflix original movies of 2024. It is also perhaps going to be the streamer's best bet to pursue its long-sought-after Best Picture hopes.
Once again, Netflix has released a slew of original movies on its platform in 2024, including such high-profile titles like Spaceman, Damsel, Shirley, Hit Man and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. But it continues to push for Oscars with high-profile titles like Emilia Perez, which it hopes can join the likes of Roma, Marriage Story, The Power of the Dog and All Quiet on the Western Front. Emilia Perez has also been selected as France's entry for Best International Feature category at the Oscars.
Time will tell on its award prospects, but in the meantime here is everything you need to know about Emilia Perez.
How to watch Emilia Perez
Emilia Perez is now streaming exclusively on Netflix worldwide. You must be a Netflix subscriber to watch the movie at home.
Emilia Perez cast
While there are a trio of big-name stars that are starring in Emilia Perez, we've first got to mention who is playing the title character: Karla Sofía Gascón. She is a Spanish actress best known for roles in her home country, including Rebelde, which is streaming on Netflix.
Also starring in Emilia Perez is Zoe Saldana, the star of blockbusters like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, as Rita. Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez is also in the movie, playing Jessi, as are Adriana Paz (Vis a vis) as Epifanía and Edgar Ramirez (Florida Man) as Gustavo.
Emilia Perez plot
Based on the novel by Boris Razon, here is the official synopsis for Emilia Perez, which was written by Jacques Audiard:
"Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia enlists Rita, an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self."
Emilia Perez trailer
Take a look at Emilia Perez with its official trailers right here:
Emilia Perez reviews
Emilia Perez has been one of the buzziest movies of 2024, with the movie receiving a strong critical response. As of November 13, Emilia Perez is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes with a score or 82%.
Emilia Perez awards
Here's a round-up of all the major awards and nominations that Emilia Perez has earned to date:
Golden Globes
- Best Motion Picture Comedy/Musical (nominee)
- Best Motion Picture Non-English Language (nominee)
- Best Actress Comedy/Musical — Karla Sofia Gascon (nominee)
- Best Supporting Actress — Selena Gomez (nominee)
- Best Supporting Actress — Zoe Saldana (nominee)
- Best Director — Jacques Audiard (nominee)
- Best Screenplay — Jacques Audiard (nominee)
- Best Original Score (nominee)
- Best Original Song — "El Mal" (nominee)
- Best Original Song — "Mi Camino" (nominee)
Critics Choice Awards
- Best Picture (nominee)
- Best Actress — Karla Sofia Gascon (nominee)
- Best Supporting Actress — Zoe Saldana (nominee)
- Best Acting Ensemble (nominee)
- Best Director — Jacques Audiard (nominee)
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Jacques Audiard (nominee)
- Best Foreign Language Film (nominee)
- Best Song — "El Mal" (nominee)
- Best Song — "Mi Camino" (nominee)
- Best Score (nominee)
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association
- Best International Film (winner)
Jacques Audiard movies
Audiard is a two-time BAFTA-winning filmmaker. Here is a look at his full list of feature-directing credits prior to Emilia Perez:
- See How They Fall (1994)
- A Self-Made Hero (1996)
- Read My Lips (2001)
- The Beat My Heart Skipped (2005)
- A Prophet (2009)
- Rust and Bone (2012)
- Dheepan (2015)
- The Sisters Brothers (2018)
- Paris, 13th District (2021)
