About this movie
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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The Importance of Being Earnest
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Quick facts
Year
2002
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
509
Genre
Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$15.0M
Cast
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎭 Romance
🎬 Oliver Parker
👤 Rupert Everett
👤 Colin Firth
👤 Reese Witherspoon
new love
beguilement
country house
country estate
fake identity
relatives
victorian england
pleasure
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Questions about The Importance of Being Earnest
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Oliver Parker and released in 2002.
What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy, Drama, History, Romance film (2002).
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson.
What is the TMDB rating for The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 509 votes.
