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The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

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

  • May 17, 2002
  • 1h 37m
  • PG

6.8/10

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522 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 comedy and drama film directed by Oliver Parker. Its leading cast includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon. It runs for 1 hour 37 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 37 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 522 TMDB votes

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The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Rupert Everett Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
  • Colin Firth John “Jack” Worthing
  • Reese Witherspoon Cecily Cardew
  • Judi Dench Lady Bracknell
  • Tom Wilkinson Dr. Chasuble
  • Frances O'Connor Gwendolen Fairfax
  • Anna Massey Miss Laetitia Prism
  • Edward Fox Lane
  • Patrick Godfrey Merriman
  • Charles Kay Gribsby
  • Marsha Fitzalan Dowager
  • Cyril Shaps Pew Opener
  • Finty Williams Young Lady Bracknell
  • Guy Bensley Young Lord Bracknell
  • Kiera Chaplin Girl in Gambling Club
  • Suzy Boyle Dancer
  • Bernadette Iglich Dancer
  • Elaine Tyler-Hall Dancer

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