Emma Mae
1976, English. Directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
She’s just off the bus from the deep South… and learning fast how to out-smart and out-tough the city just to stay alive… she’s EMMA MAE!
A naive young woman moves from the South to stay with her aunt and uncle in Compton. As an outsider, she struggles at first to find her footing, but soon falls into the middle of a community of rebellious youth. She soon becomes more and more aware of the social injustices of the big city.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jamaa FanakaDirector
- Jerri HayesEmma Mae
- Ernest Williams IIJesse Amos
- Charles D. Brooks IIIEzekiel 'Zeke' Johnson
- Leopoldo MandevilleChay
- Malik Carter'Big Daddy' Johnson
- Eddie AllenJames
- Gammy BurdettDaisy Stansell
- Teri TaylorDara Stansell
- Synthia Saint JamesUlika Stansell
- Robert SlaughterDevo
- Eddy C. DyerHuari Stansell
- Laetitia BurdettMelik Stansell
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jamaa Fanaka
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Emma Mae: quick answers
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How long is Emma Mae?
Emma Mae runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Emma Mae have a post-credits scene?
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Emma Mae parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Emma Mae is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Emma Mae on?
Emma Mae isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emma Mae?
If you liked Emma Mae, try Love & Sex, Wish You Were Here, Beautiful Disaster.
Who directed Emma Mae?
Emma Mae (1976) was directed by Jamaa Fanaka and stars Jerri Hayes, Ernest Williams II, Charles D. Brooks III.