Storyline
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
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Cast & Crew
Rupert Everett
Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin Firth
John “Jack” Worthing
Reese Witherspoon
Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench
Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Chasuble
Frances O'Connor
Gwendolen Fairfax
Anna Massey
Miss Laetitia Prism
Edward Fox
Lane
Patrick Godfrey
Merriman
Charles Kay
Gribsby
Marsha Fitzalan
Dowager
Cyril Shaps
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Importance of Being Earnest was released on May 17, 2002.
The runtime of The Importance of Being Earnest is 1h 37m.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy, Drama, History, Romance movie.
The Importance of Being Earnest has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Importance of Being Earnest is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Oliver Parker.
The main cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon.
The Importance of Being Earnest is originally in English.