The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

2002 · 97 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (438 votes)
Dir. Oliver Parker · Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor · Music Charlie Mole

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

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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A delightful romp through Victorian England, this film is a charming and witty exploration of love, identity, and societal expectations. Its sophisticated humor and romantic entanglements make for a truly enjoyable and lighthearted viewing experience.

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