The Importance of Being Earnest
2002, English. Directed by Oliver Parker.
Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is.
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 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Importance of Being Earnest is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- Oliver ParkerDirector
- Rupert EverettAlgernon “Algy” Moncrieff
- Colin FirthJohn “Jack” Worthing
- Reese WitherspoonCecily Cardew
- Judi DenchLady Bracknell
- Tom WilkinsonDr. Chasuble
- Frances O'ConnorGwendolen Fairfax
- Anna MasseyMiss Laetitia Prism
- Edward FoxLane
- Patrick GodfreyMerriman
- Charles KayGribsby
- Marsha FitzalanDowager
- Cyril ShapsPew Opener
Details
- Released
- 17 May 2002
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Parker
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $17M
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What The Importance of Being Earnest is based on
The Importance of Being Earnest is based on The Importance of Being Earnest, a dramatic work by Oscar Wilde.
Dramatic work
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
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The Importance of Being Earnest: quick answers
Is The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Importance of Being Earnest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Importance of Being Earnest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Importance of Being Earnest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Importance of Being Earnest is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Importance of Being Earnest on?
The Importance of Being Earnest is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Importance of Being Earnest?
If you liked The Importance of Being Earnest, try Emma., Far from the Madding Crowd, A California Christmas.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) was directed by Oliver Parker and stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon.
What is The Importance of Being Earnest based on?
The Importance of Being Earnest is based on The Importance of Being Earnest, a dramatic work by Oscar Wilde.