The read
Every source lands within 3 points of the others.
Synopsis
Oscar 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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic70/100
298 audience votes
Key crew
- Julian MitchellScreenplay
- Arthur SullivanOriginal Music Composer
- Brian GilbertDirector
- Debbie WisemanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stephen FryOscar Wilde
- Jude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
- Vanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
- Jennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
- Gemma JonesLady Queensberry
- Judy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
- Michael SheenRobbie Ross
- Zoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'
- Tom WilkinsonMarquess of Queensberry
- Ioan GruffuddJohn Gray
- Orlando BloomRent Boy
- James D'ArcyFirst Friend
