The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

★ 6.8 1h 37m 509 votes IMDb
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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

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Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett as Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff Age 67 · Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England, UK Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is an English actor, director and producer. Everett first came to public attention in 1981 when he was cast in Julian Mitchell's play and subsequent fil...
Colin Firth
Colin Firth as John “Jack” Worthing Age 65 · Grayshott, Hampshire, England, UK Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well...
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon as Cecily Cardew Age 50 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden...
Judi Dench
Judi Dench as Lady Bracknell Age 91 · York, North Yorkshire, England Dame Judith Olivia "Judi" Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA (born 9 December 1934) is an English film, stage and television actress. Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the fo...
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson as Dr. Chasuble Died 2023 · Leeds, England, UK Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson (February 5, 1948 – December 30, 2023) was an English actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe A...
Frances O'Connor
Frances O'Connor as Gwendolen Fairfax Age 59 · Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, UK Frances Ann O'Connor (born 12 June 1967) is a British-Australian actress and director. She is known for her roles in the films Mansfield Park (1999), Bedazzled (2000), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (20...
Director Oliver Parker
Cast Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor, Anna Massey, Edward Fox, Patrick Godfrey, Charles Kay

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