The Importance of Being Earnest
1952, English. Directed by Anthony Asquith.
They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Importance of Being Earnest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Anthony AsquithDirector
- Michael RedgraveErnest Worthing
- Michael DenisonAlgernon Moncrieff
- Edith EvansLady Bracknell
- Joan GreenwoodGwendolen Fairfax
- Dorothy TutinCecily Cardew
- Margaret RutherfordMiss Prism
- Miles MallesonCanon Chasuble
- Richard WattisSeton
- Walter HuddLane
- Aubrey MatherMerriman
- Ivor BarnardConductor (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Anthony Asquith
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What The Importance of Being Earnest is based on
The Importance of Being Earnest is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: quick answers
Is The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Importance of Being Earnest have a post-credits scene?
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The Importance of Being Earnest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Importance of Being Earnest on?
The Importance of Being Earnest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Importance of Being Earnest?
If you liked The Importance of Being Earnest, try Brain Donors, The Secret of My Success, Oscar.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) was directed by Anthony Asquith and stars Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans.
What is The Importance of Being Earnest based on?
The Importance of Being Earnest is adapted from a play or musical.