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About
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
Theatrical
May 17, 2002
Box Office
$17.3M
Budget
$15.0M
Return
1.2x
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 12, 2002
Director
Writer
Producers
Music
Studio
Ealing Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films
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$4.99
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$14.99
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$4.99
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$14.99
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Cast
Full credits →R
Rupert Everett
Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
C
Colin Firth
John “Jack” Worthing
R
Reese Witherspoon
Cecily Cardew
J
Judi Dench
Lady Bracknell
T
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Chasuble
F
Frances O'Connor
Gwendolen Fairfax
A
Anna Massey
Miss Laetitia Prism
E
Edward Fox
Lane
P
Patrick Godfrey
Merriman
C
Charles Kay
Gribsby
M
Marsha Fitzalan
Dowager
C
Cyril Shaps
Pew Opener
F
Finty Williams
Young Lady Bracknell
G
Guy Bensley
Young Lord Bracknell
K
Kiera Chaplin
Girl in Gambling Club
S
Suzanne Thomas
Dancer
C
Charlie Mole
Musical Butler
S
Sacha Bennett
Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited)
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