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The Importance of Being Earnest

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

★ 6.8 / 10 (522 votes)May 17, 200297 minEN
ComedyDramaHistoryRomance

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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 17, 2002
StatusReleased
Runtime97 min
Rating★ 6.8 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageGerman, English
CountryFrance, United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$17,300,000
ProductionEaling Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films
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Director

Oliver Parker

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Oliver Parker

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Cast

Rupert EverettRupert EverettAlgernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin FirthColin FirthJohn “Jack” Worthing
Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonCecily Cardew
Judi DenchJudi DenchLady Bracknell
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonDr. Chasuble
Frances O'ConnorFrances O'ConnorGwendolen Fairfax
Anna MasseyAnna MasseyMiss Laetitia Prism
Edward FoxEdward FoxLane
Patrick GodfreyPatrick GodfreyMerriman
Charles KayCharles KayGribsby
Marsha FitzalanMarsha FitzalanDowager
Cyril ShapsCyril ShapsPew Opener
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