The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

97 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance, History | May 17, 2002

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.

The Importance of Being Earnest

97 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance, History | May 17, 2002

The Importance of Being Earnest
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.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Miramax, Ealing Studios, Fragile Films
Original title The Importance of Being Earnest
Directors Oliver Parker
Writers Oliver Parker, Oscar Wilde

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

Marsha Fitzalan

as Dowager

Cyril Shaps

as Pew Opener

Finty Williams

as Young Lady Bracknell

Guy Bensley

as Young Lord Bracknell

Kiera Chaplin

as Girl in Gambling Club

Suzy Boyle

as Dancer

Bernadette Iglich

as Dancer

Elaine Tyler-Hall

as Dancer

Gillian Winn

as Dancer

Suzanne Thomas

as Dancer

Charlie Mole

as Musical Butler

Sacha Bennett

as Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited)