The Importance of Being Earnest
Directed by Oliver Parker
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.
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Top cast
Rupert Everett
Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin Firth
John “Jack” Worthing
Reese Witherspoon
Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench
Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson
Dr. Chasuble
Frances O'Connor
Gwendolen Fairfax
Anna Massey
Miss Laetitia Prism
Edward Fox
Lane
Patrick Godfrey
Merriman
Charles Kay
Gribsby
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Where can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Importance of Being Earnest is available to stream on YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest on Netflix?
No — The Importance of Being Earnest is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
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Yes. In United States, The Importance of Being Earnest can be rented on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Importance of Being Earnest?
As of August 6, 2026, The Importance of Being Earnest is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
