The Importance of Being Earnest
1992
Film
The Importance of Being Earnest
May 14, 1992 · from the book by Oscar Wilde
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Based On the book by Oscar Wilde
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. A British-American co-production, the film stars Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, and Judi Dench in lead roles, with Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey, and Edward Fox in supporting roles. The original music score is composed by Charlie Mole. The plot follows two men, John Worthing (Firth) and Algernon Moncrieff (Everett), who both lead double lives using the name "Ernest" to escape social obligations, leading to romantic entanglements and comedic misunderstandings.
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- June 21, 2002
- Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench
- France, United States, United Kingdom
- English
Book vs Film
The Book ·
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde
The Film · 2002
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oliver Parker
★ 6.8 / 10
26,032 votes · IMDb
Other Adaptations
The Importance of Being Earnest
2011
Film
The Importance of Being Earnest
2011 · from the book by Oscar Wilde
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