Movie

Wilde

“Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.”

★ 6.6(288)19971h 58m

Wilde is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store and CosmoGo in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Brian Gilbert
Release date: 1997-09-01
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $2,158,775
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Dove International

Wilde — trailer

About Wilde

Wilde is a 1997 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Brian Gilbert, starring Stephen Fry, Jude Law and Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 288 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wilde in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

Cast

Stephen Fry

Oscar Wilde

Jude Law

Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

Vanessa Redgrave

Lady Speranza Wilde

Jennifer Ehle

Constance Lloyd Wilde

Gemma Jones

Lady Queensberry

Judy Parfitt

Lady Mount-Temple

Michael Sheen

Robbie Ross

Zoë Wanamaker

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

Tom Wilkinson

Marquess of Queensberry

Ioan Gruffudd

John Gray

Orlando Bloom

Rent Boy

James D'Arcy

First Friend

Themes & keywords

prisoncoming outlondon, englandwifebiographyvictorian englandmale homosexualityauthorplaywrightirelandlgbtmarriage problemshistorical drama19th century1900s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wilde in Canada?+

In Canada, Wilde is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Wilde on Netflix?+

Wilde is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Wilde?+

Wilde has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Wilde?+

Wilde stars Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Gemma Jones.

When did Wilde come out?+

Wilde is a 1997 movie directed by Brian Gilbert.

What genre is Wilde?+

Wilde is Drama and History film.

Who directed Wilde?+

Wilde was directed by Brian Gilbert.