
Feature film — 2002
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.
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A high-signal pick with 521 votes.
Ealing Studios / Miramax / Fragile Films
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Director: Oliver Parker
On screen
Cast & crew

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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