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Jun 25, 1999 · Powered by JustWatch. A play like Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" works because it takes place in a society bound by inflexible rules and social inhibitions. Here is a story in which a marriage, a romance, a fortune and government policy all rest on such foundations as a man's obligation to act like a gentleman.
85% Tomatometer 67 Reviews 69% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam) is a respected government official and a loving husband. His friend, Lord Arthur Goring...
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- Oliver Parker
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- Rupert Everett
42,311 ratings1,651 reviews. "An Ideal Husband is an 1895 stage play by Oscar Wilde that revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. The action is set in London, in the present, and takes place over the course of twenty four hours.
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FILM REVIEW. 'An Ideal Husband': Wilde as Sensitive Guy, So Wise and Insightful. Video. Selected Scenes and Trailer From the Film 'An Ideal Husband' Forum. Join a Discussion on...
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An Ideal Husband Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. James Hannaham Out Magazine. As Arthur Goring -- "the idlest man in London" -- Rupert Everett sparkles...
Jun 18, 1999 · Directed By: Oliver Parker. Written By: Oscar Wilde, Oliver Parker. An Ideal Husband. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews. 67. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings. 7.8. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($2.49) All Watch Options. View All. Rupert Everett.
An Ideal Husband is full of good performances, with one glaring exception: the usually great Julianne Moore. Her scenes are curiously leaden, and Parker -- whose fault this may be -- has the camera linger over her as though the exposure will convince us how evil she is.