The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest

Information

Release DateMay 17, 2002
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased
Budget$15M
Revenue$17M
ProductionEaling Studios, Miramax + 1 more
LanguagesGerman, English
6.9
489 votes
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The Importance of Being Earnest

"Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is."

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Oliver Parker
Oliver Parker

Featured Cast

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

John “Jack” Worthing

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Cecily Cardew

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Lady Bracknell

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Dr. Chasuble

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