Wilde
1997, English. Directed by Brian Gilbert.
Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.
Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 299 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Brian GilbertDirector
- Stephen FryOscar Wilde
- Jude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
- Vanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
- Jennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
- Gemma JonesLady Queensberry
- Judy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
- Michael SheenRobbie Ross
- Zoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'
- Tom WilkinsonMarquess of Queensberry
- Ioan GruffuddJohn Gray
- Orlando BloomRent Boy
- James D'ArcyFirst Friend
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1997
- Country
- Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Julian Mitchell
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $2.2M
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Wilde: quick answers
Is Wilde worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 299 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wilde?
Wilde runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Wilde have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wilde. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Wilde suitable for kids?
Wilde is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Wilde?
If you liked Wilde, try Suffragette, Valentino, Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman.
Who directed Wilde?
Wilde (1997) was directed by Brian Gilbert and stars Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave.