Overview
Plot
In 1890s England, two young gentlemen secretly use the same pseudonym, Ernest. Their scheme works fine until both fall for women who are drawn to that name, setting off a comedy of mistaken identities.
- Directors
- Oliver Parker
- Cast
- Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor, Anna Massey, Edward Fox, Patrick Godfrey, Charles Kay, Marsha Fitzalan, Cyril Shaps, Finty Williams, Guy Bensley, Kiera Chaplin, Suzy Boyle, Bernadette Iglich, Elaine Tyler-Hall, Gillian Winn, Suzanne Thomas
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
- Release date
- 2002-05-17
- Studios
- Ealing Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films
Plot
Warning: spoilers
The Importance of Being Earnest Plot and Cast
Set in 1890s England, the story follows two young gentlemen who each adopt the same false name, Ernest, for their own convenience. The arrangement holds until both fall in love with women who are taken with that name, sparking a comedy built on mistaken identities.
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