Wilde (1997)
Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1997-09-01
- Runtime:
- 118 min
- Genres:
- Drama, History
- Director:
- Brian Gilbert
- Top cast:
- Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle, Gemma Jones, Judy Parfitt
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 6.6/10 from 288 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.4/10