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The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rupert EverettRupert EverettAlgernon “Algy” Moncrieff
  • Photo of Colin FirthColin FirthJohn “Jack” Worthing
  • Photo of Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonCecily Cardew
  • Photo of Judi DenchJudi DenchLady Bracknell
  • Photo of Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonDr. Chasuble
  • Photo of Frances O'ConnorFrances O'ConnorGwendolen Fairfax
  • Photo of Anna MasseyAnna MasseyMiss Laetitia Prism
  • Photo of Edward FoxEdward FoxLane
  • Photo of Patrick GodfreyPatrick GodfreyMerriman
  • Photo of Charles KayCharles KayGribsby

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