Wilde(1997)
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Wilde 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.
Wilde (1997) is a drama and history film directed by Brian Gilbert, released on September 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave and Jennifer Ehle. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 297 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Gilbert
- Writers:
- Julian Mitchell, Richard Ellmann
- Producers:
- Alex Graham, Peter Samuelson, Marc Samuelson
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Fuhrer
- Composer:
- Arthur Sullivan
- Production:
- Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film, Capitol Films, samuelson productions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Pony Canyon
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,158,775
- Status:
- Released
Wilde (1997) Trailer
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Oscar Wilde - Trailer (1997)
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Wilde Cast & Crew
Main 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
Michael Sheen
as Robbie Ross
Zoë Wanamaker
as Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom Wilkinson
as Marquess of Queensberry
Ioan Gruffudd
as John Gray
Orlando Bloom
as Rent Boy
James D'Arcy
as First Friend
Key crew
Directed by Brian Gilbert, written by Julian Mitchell and Richard Ellmann, produced by Alex Graham, Peter Samuelson and Marc Samuelson.
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Wilde Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 297 ratings.
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Wilde – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wilde online?
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Wilde (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wilde?
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The main cast of Wilde (1997) includes Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Gemma Jones. The film was directed by Brian Gilbert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wilde released?
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Wilde was released on September 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Wilde worth watching?
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Wilde (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 297 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wilde?
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Yes. The official Wilde trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.