Wilde

1997 118 min Drama, History

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.

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IMDb 6.9 RT 72 Metacritic 70

budget $10,000,000 earnings $2,158,775 return 0.2x

director Brian Gilbert

writer Julian Mitchell

cast