The Importance of Being Earnest

2002 PG 1h 37m 6.8

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.

Two young gentlemen (Rupert Everett as Algy, Colin Firth as Jack) living in 1890's 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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Studio(s): Ealing Studios, Miramax

Originally Released: United States on May 17, 2002

Box Office Gross: $17,300,000.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance