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The Importance of Being Earnest
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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.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a film that explores themes of new love, beguilement, country house. It also touches on country estate and fake identity and relatives.
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Director
Oliver Parker
Cast
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor, Anna Massey, Edward Fox, Patrick Godfrey, Charles Kay
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The Importance of Being Earnest
You can watch The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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6.8/10
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57%
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Director
Oliver Parker
Cast
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor, Anna Massey, Edward Fox, Patrick Godfrey, Charles Kay
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