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The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

2002Movie⏱️ 1h 37mPG🏆 #3247 Top Rated
ComedyDramaRomance
6.8
IMDB Rating
25,830 votes

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.

Director
Oliver Parker
Writers
Oscar Wilde, Oliver Parker
Stars
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor
Release Date
June 21, 2002
Language
English, German
Country
United Kingdom, United States
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 165
Reviews
📋 25.3K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
as Algy
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
as Jack
Frances O'Connor
Frances O'Connor
as Gwendolen
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
as Cecily
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
as Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
as Dr. Chasuble
Anna Massey
Anna Massey
as Miss Prism
Edward Fox
Edward Fox
as Lane
Patrick Godfrey
Patrick Godfrey
as Merriman
Charles Kay
Charles Kay
as Gribsby

💰 Box Office

$18,009,625
Worldwide Gross
$8,384,929
Domestic Gross
$500,447
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Filming Location
West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Production
Miramax, Ealing Studios, UK Film Council

🏷️ Keywords

comedy of mannersperiod dramafalse identity1890sbased on a stage play

🎯 Categories

FarcePeriod DramaComedyDramaRomance

⭐ Featured Review

I loved it!
by unclepete2003-06-24

"There do seem to be some scathing reviews here, but I have to say that I loved it! I first started by reading the play, then watching the 1952 version, and then this latest reworking. The cast were absolutely stellar, though I'd go along with the criticism that they were just a little too deadpan in places. The sheer quantity of wit and wordplay in this script make it difficult to keep up, and it's often only in a reading that you realise that just about every other line is a hilarious gag. I really can't understand an earlier criticism that a viewer couldn't make out any..."

💡 Did You Know?

Finty Williams (Young Lady Bracknell) is the daughter of Dame Judi Dench (older Lady Bracknell).

📖 Synopsis

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.