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The Importance of Being Earnest
“They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!”
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The Importance of Being Earnest at a glance
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 comedy film, running 1h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on ITVX Premium.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1952-06-02
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 126 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmTwo 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.
Cast
11 names
Michael RedgraveErnest Worthing
Michael DenisonAlgernon Moncrieff
Edith EvansLady Bracknell
Joan GreenwoodGwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy TutinCecily Cardew
Margaret RutherfordMiss Prism
Miles MallesonCanon Chasuble
Richard WattisSeton
Walter HuddLane
Aubrey MatherMerriman
Ivor BarnardConductor (Uncredited)Questions about The Importance of Being Earnest
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Importance of Being Earnest is listed on ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest suitable for children?
The Importance of Being Earnest is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 identities.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest runs for 1h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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