The Importance of Being Earnest

– Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly, which is f..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

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...

The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Jun 2002

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Oliver Parker

Writer:

Oscar Wilde (play), Oliver Parker (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon

Plot:

Two young gentlemen living in 1890's 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...

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Miramax Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%
Metacritic:
60%