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Emma's Chance

"In rescuing I was rescued"

2016 1h 23m EN
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6.3
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β˜…6.3TMDB Β· 86
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Synopsis
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While fulfilling her community service hours at a horse rescue ranch, Emma forms an unlikely bond with an abused show horse who won't let anyone ride him.

β€œIn rescuing I was rescued”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Anna Elizabeth James
Writers
Tyler W. Konney, Anna Elizabeth James, Anna Elizabeth James
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gareth Coker. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brian Scofield shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Greer Grammer and Joey Lawrence and Missi Pyle carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In rescuing I was rescued".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4948040 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 86 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Anna Elizabeth James directs. Gareth Coker scores. Brian Scofield cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 183 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 10 years ago.
  • 3Original score by Gareth Coker. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Brian Scofield shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Greer Grammer and Joey Lawrence and Missi Pyle carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "In rescuing I was rescued".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt4948040 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 86 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score
Gareth Coker
Editing
Brian Scofield
Production design
Kyla Fenning
Costume design
Amanda Wing Yee Lee
Runtime
83 min Β· 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG

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Anna Elizabeth James

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Taylor & Dodge

    Taylor & Dodge

    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerBlake Goza
  • ProducerTyler W. Konney
  • Executive ProducerNatalie Metzger
  • Executive ProducerRichard Switzer
  • Costume DesignAmanda Wing Yee Lee
  • Executive ProducerAnna Elizabeth James
  • EditorBrian Scofield
  • Production DesignKyla Fenning
  • Key GripJoel Nix

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • horseback riding
  • horse
  • community service
  • teenage girl
  • peer pressure
  • animal rescue

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Physical2016-07-05PG

Also known as

International titles

  • Emma's Chance - Freunde FΓΌrs LebenDE
  • Emmas store chanceDK

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