Movie

The Importance of Being Earnest

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

★ 7.2(126)19521h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Asquith
Release date: 1952-06-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Javelin Films

The Importance of Being Earnest — trailer

About The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison and Edith Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Importance of Being Earnest in Portugal — 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

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

Richard Wattis

Seton

Walter Hudd

Lane

Aubrey Mather

Merriman

Ivor Barnard

Conductor (Uncredited)

Themes & keywords

love trianglemarriagemistaken identityetiquettebased on play or musical

Frequently asked questions

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

The Importance of Being Earnest is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Importance of Being Earnest on Netflix?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest stars Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood and Dorothy Tutin.

When did The Importance of Being Earnest come out?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 movie directed by Anthony Asquith.

What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest is Comedy film.

Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?+

The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Anthony Asquith.