The Importance of Being Earnest
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Importance of Being Earnest
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
- Release Date: 2002-05-17
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (495 votes)
- Budget: $15,000,000
- Revenue: $17,300,000
- Production Companies: Ealing Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.6848
- Languages: German, English
Cast & Crew
Rupert Everett
as Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin Firth
as John “Jack” Worthing
Reese Witherspoon
as Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench
as Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson
as Dr. Chasuble
Frances O'Connor
as Gwendolen Fairfax
Anna Massey
as Miss Laetitia Prism
Edward Fox
as Lane
Patrick Godfrey
as Merriman
Charles Kay
as Gribsby
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy, Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2002-05-17.
Who are the main actors in The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The main cast includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, .
Where can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Importance of Being Earnest is available.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest based on a true story?▼
Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is.
What is the IMDb rating of The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The Importance of Being Earnest has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 495 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $17,300,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Ealing Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Importance of Being Earnest filmed?▼
The Importance of Being Earnest was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The total runtime of The Importance of Being Earnest is 97 minutes.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest.
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