Wilde
"Loved for being unique. Hated for being different."
Originally released in 1997. Wilde is a drama/history film. directed by Brian Gilbert.
Starring Stephen Fry, Jude Law, and Vanessa Redgrave
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (282 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,158,775
Production Companies
- Dove International
- Pandora Film
- BBC Film
- Capitol Films
- samuelson productions
- Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft
- Pony Canyon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilde about?
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...
Who directed Wilde?
Wilde was directed by Brian Gilbert.
How long is Wilde?
Wilde has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Wilde released?
Wilde was released on September 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wilde?
The main cast of Wilde includes Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle, Gemma Jones.
Is Wilde worth watching?
Wilde has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 282 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.