Wilde
Sign in to save1997 British biographical film directed by Brian Gilbert
Film · TMDB
6.6Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.
Released: 1997-09-01118 minDir: Brian GilbertDrama, History
Cast
- Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde
- Jude Law as Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
- Vanessa Redgrave as Lady Speranza Wilde
- Jennifer Ehle as Constance Lloyd Wilde
- Gemma Jones as Lady Queensberry
- Judy Parfitt as Lady Mount-Temple
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Ratings · OMDb
IMDb
6.9/10
18,788 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
70/100
- Rated
- R
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA 4 wins & 8 nominations total
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Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1997
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Brian Gilbert
- Screenwriter
- Julian Mitchell
- Composer
- Debbie Wiseman
- Narrative location
- England
- Duration
- +118
- FilmAffinity ID
- 147037
- Distribution format
Gallery (4)
Connections
Categories
1990s biographical drama films1990s historical drama films1997 British films1997 English-language films1997 films1997 LGBTQ-related films1997 romantic drama filmsBBC Film filmsBiographical films about dramatists and playwrightsBiographical films about LGBTQ peopleBiographical films about poetsBritish biographical drama films