The Importance of Being Earnest
"Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is."
Originally released in 2002. The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy/drama film. directed by Oliver Parker.
Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and Reese Witherspoon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (497 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.3M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,300,000
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
- Miramax
- Fragile Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
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 ...
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Oliver Parker.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released on May 17, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The main cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 497 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.