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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes7
DirectorStuart Burge
WritersStuart Burge
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Importance of Being Earnest
About The Importance of Being Earnest
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.
Directed by Stuart Burge, The Importance of Being Earnest leans on a strong ensemble — Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Joan Plowright — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1988.
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