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The Importance of Being Earnest

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The Importance of Being Earnest
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PG,1hr 37min
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Released:
May 22, 2002
Director:
Oliver Parker
Distributor:
Miramax Films
Starring:
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor  ...more
Synopsis: A superb cast brings Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners to life in the third big-screen adaptation of this hilarious look at fun, games, and dubious ethics among the British upper crust. Algernon Moncrieff (Rupert Everett) is a slightly shady, but charming gentlemen from a wealthy family who has a bad habit of throwing his money away. Algernon has a close friend named Jack Worthing (Colin Firth), a self-made man who acts as a ward to his cousin, a beautiful young lady named Cecily (Reese Witherspoon). ... Full Synopsis
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
The real importance of "Earnest" is the thrill of brilliant repartee. And as we laugh, an amazing thing happens: Oscar Wilde comes alive. Full Review
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60
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 30 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Rupert Everett
Algernon Moncrieff, Algy
Colin Firth
Jack, Jack Worthing, Jack Worthing/Earnest
Frances O'Connor
Gwendolyn Fairfax
Reese Witherspoon
Cecily Cardew
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Reese Witherspoon at the New York premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest, May 13, 2002
Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon at the New York premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest,...
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