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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Wilde
Wilde is a 1997 English-language drama and history film directed by Brian Gilbert. The cast is led by Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Wilde was produced by Dove International, Pandora Film, and BBC Film and made in Germany and Japan. It was released on September 1, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian Gilbert
- Writers
- Julian Mitchell
- Release date
- September 1, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Japan
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film
Wilde cast & crew
Wilde was directed by Brian Gilbert and written by Julian Mitchell.
The cast features 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, and Judy Parfitt as Lady Mount-Temple.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur Sullivan, cinematography is by Martin Fuhrer, and it was produced by Alex Graham and Marc Samuelson.
Is Wilde worth watching?
Wilde holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 289 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Wilde is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wilde
Wilde isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies.
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Cast of Wilde
Stephen Fry
Oscar Wilde
Jude Law
Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa Redgrave
Lady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer Ehle
Constance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma Jones
Lady Queensberry
Judy Parfitt
Lady Mount-Temple
Michael Sheen
Robbie Ross
Zoë Wanamaker
Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom Wilkinson
Marquess of Queensberry
Ioan Gruffudd
John Gray
Orlando Bloom
Rent Boy
James D'Arcy
First Friend
Wilde — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wilde in United States?
Wilde is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Wilde in?
Wilde is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wilde?
Wilde runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Wilde rated?
Wilde is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 289 ratings.
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