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Jun 21, 2002 · A film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench. Two friends use the same pseudonym to pursue different women, leading to a series of misunderstandings and hilarity.
- (25K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Oliver Parker
- 2002-06-21
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. The original music score is composed by Charlie Mole. The film grossed $8.4 million in North America.
A classic comedy film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play, starring Michael Redgrave, Richard Wattis, and Edith Evans. Watch the trailer, see photos, read reviews, and learn about the plot, cast, and trivia of this BAFTA-nominated movie.
- (6.4K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Anthony Asquith
- 1952-08-15
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 British comedy-drama film adaptation of the 1895 play by Oscar Wilde. It was directed by Anthony Asquith, who also adapted the screenplay, and was produced by Anthony Asquith, Teddy Baird, and Earl St. John.
A film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic play, starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, and Rupert Everett. Critics and audiences give mixed reviews, praising the cast but criticizing the director's choices.
- (115)
- Oliver Parker
- PG
- Rupert Everett
In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues. Whenever Jack Worthing (Colin Firth) slips away to London from his Hertfordshire estate, he says he is going to see his (fictitious) wayward brother Ernest.
Aug 21, 2002 · Director Oliver Parker opens up Oscar Wilde's classic play but loses the humour in this disappointing adaptation.
