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Jun 21, 2002 · A film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench. The film follows two friends who use the same pseudonym to pursue different women, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings.
- (25K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Oliver Parker
- 2002-06-21
Box office. $17.2 million. The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Oliver Parker, based on Oscar Wilde 's classic 1895 comedy of manners of the same name. The original music score is composed by Charlie Mole. The film grossed $8.4 million in North America.
A classic comedy film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play, starring Michael Redgrave, Edith Evans, and Margaret Rutherford. Watch the trailer, see photos, read reviews, and learn trivia about this BAFTA-nominated movie.
- (6.4K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Anthony Asquith
- 1952-08-15
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 British comedy-drama film adaptation of the 1895 play by Oscar Wilde. It was directed by Anthony Asquith, who also adapted the screenplay, and was produced by Anthony Asquith, Teddy Baird, and Earl St. John.
May 22, 2002 · A film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic play, directed by Oliver Parker and starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, and Judi Dench. Critics and audiences give mixed reviews, praising the cast but criticizing the directorial choices.
- (115)
- Oliver Parker
- PG
- Rupert Everett
Two young gentlemen living in 1890's England have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Jack Worthing (Colin Firth) has invented a brother, "Earnest," who he uses as an excuse to leave his dull country life behind to visit the ravishing Gwendolen (Frances O'Connor).