The Importance of Being Earnest

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

19521h 35m7.2(126 votes)

Comedy

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.

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) is a comedy film directed by Anthony Asquith. It stars Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, and Edith Evans. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 126 votes.

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Director

Anthony Asquith

Cast

Michael Redgrave

Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison

Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans

Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood

Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin

Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford

Miss Prism

Miles Malleson

Canon Chasuble

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Where can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest?

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Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest stars Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, and Joan Greenwood, and was directed by Anthony Asquith.

How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.

When did The Importance of Being Earnest come out?

The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 1952.

What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy film.

Is The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching?

The Importance of Being Earnest holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.