Movie

The Importance of Being Earnest

“Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is.”

★ 6.8(513)20021h 37m

The Importance of Being Earnest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Oliver Parker
Release date: 2002-05-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: German
Box office: $17,300,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Ealing Studios

The Importance of Being Earnest — trailer

About The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 movie in the Comedy, Drama and History genres, directed by Oliver Parker, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 513 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Importance of Being Earnest in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Rupert Everett

Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff

Colin Firth

John “Jack” Worthing

Reese Witherspoon

Cecily Cardew

Judi Dench

Lady Bracknell

Tom Wilkinson

Dr. Chasuble

Frances O'Connor

Gwendolen Fairfax

Anna Massey

Miss Laetitia Prism

Edward Fox

Lane

Patrick Godfrey

Merriman

Charles Kay

Gribsby

Marsha Fitzalan

Dowager

Cyril Shaps

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Themes & keywords

new lovebeguilementcountry housecountry estatefake identityrelativesvictorian englandpleasure

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream The Importance of Being Earnest on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Importance of Being Earnest on Netflix?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench and Tom Wilkinson.

When did The Importance of Being Earnest come out?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 movie directed by Oliver Parker.

What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is Comedy, Drama, History and Romance film.

Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Oliver Parker.