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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
- PG-13
- Rupert Everett
June 18, 1999. 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...
On Rotten Tomatoes, An Ideal Husband has an approval rating of 85% based on 67 critics’ reviews. The site’s critics consensus reads, "Brevity is the soul of wit, eh? This adaptation gets to the nitty gritty of Wilde's stage piece and plays on eternal human foibles."
- £6.3 million
- Charlie Mole
- 16 April 1999
Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Feb 8, 2003. Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight. “An Ideal Husband” is one of those rare gems that isn’t seen by as many people as should see it. It appeals to...
Jun 30, 1999 · 146 User reviews. 79 Critic reviews. 67 Metascore. Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards. 4 wins & 17 nominations total.
'An Ideal Husband' is a middlingly enjoyable movie that could have been better with a stronger script and a more exciting direction. The performances are sharp, especially those of Jeremy Northam and Julianne Moore.
