An Ideal Husband
1999, English. Directed by Oliver Parker.
He just doesn't know it yet.
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Sir Robert turns for help to his friend Lord Goring, an apparently idle philanderer and the despair of his father. Goring knows the lady of old, and, for him, takes the whole thing pretty seriously.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Oliver ParkerDirector
- Cate BlanchettLady Gertrude Chiltern
- Minnie DriverMiss Mabel Chiltern
- Rupert EverettLord Arthur Goring
- Julianne MooreMrs. Laura Cheveley
- Jeremy NorthamSir Robert Chiltern
- Peter VaughanPhipps
- Ben PullenTommy Trafford
- Marsha FitzalanCountess
- Lindsay DuncanLady Markby
- John WoodLord Caversham
- Simon Russell BealeSir Edward
- Charles EdwardsJack
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1999
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Parker
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $19M
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What An Ideal Husband is based on
An Ideal Husband is based on An Ideal Husband, an 1899 play or musical by Oscar Wilde.
Play or musical · 1899
An Ideal Husband
By Oscar Wilde
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An Ideal Husband: quick answers
Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does An Ideal Husband have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Ideal Husband. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Ideal Husband parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Ideal Husband is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An Ideal Husband on?
An Ideal Husband isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 1999. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Ideal Husband?
If you liked An Ideal Husband, try Strictly Sexual, The Good House, Rosaline.
Who directed An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband (1999) was directed by Oliver Parker and stars Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett.
What is An Ideal Husband based on?
An Ideal Husband is based on An Ideal Husband, an 1899 play or musical by Oscar Wilde.