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The Importance of Being Earnest

2002·1h 37m·PG
DramaRomanceComedy
IMDb Rating
★ 6.8/10
25,982 votes
Metascore
60
Metacritic

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

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 drama romance movie directed by Oliver Parker, starring Frances O'Connor, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 from 25,982 votes and runs 1h 37m.

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Director
Oliver Parker
Stars
Frances O'Connor
Rupert Everett
Reese Witherspoon
Colin Firth
Details
2002-06-21
97 min
Movie
PG
★ United Kingdom, United States
★ English, German
Keywords
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