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Wilde
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Wilde
Cast
Stephen FryOscar Wilde
Jude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma JonesLady Queensberry
Judy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
Michael SheenRobbie Ross
Zoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'Credits
- Directed by
- Brian Gilbert
- Written by
- Julian Mitchell
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $2.2M
Production
- Dove International
Pandora FilmGermany
BBC FilmUnited Kingdom
Capitol FilmsUnited Kingdom- samuelson productions
Neue Deutsche FilmgesellschaftGermany
