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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% 67 Reviews Tomatometer 69% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam) is a respected government official and a loving husband. His friend, Lord Arthur Goring...
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- Romance, Comedy
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TOP CRITIC. An enjoyable, minor, lustrously shot revamping of Oscar Wilde's play about the perpetually interlocked manners of love and deception. Full Review | Original Score: B | Jul 7, 2010....
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...
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."
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 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.
