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Wilde

1997Movie1 h 58 minR

69

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A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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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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Oscar Wilde
Biographical Drama
19th Century England
Literary Icon
Homosexuality
Tragedy
Social Commentary
Witty Dialogue
Character Study

Crew

Directed by: Brian Gilbert
Written by: Julian Mitchell
Produced by: Marc Samuelson, Peter Samuelson, Alex Graham
Music by: Arthur Sullivan, Debbie Wiseman

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Facts

September 1, 1997 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released: September 1, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 58 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Made in: Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $2 million
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream Wilde?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Wilde from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Wilde worth watching?

69

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Wilde good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Wilde plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Wilde a box office flop?

Budget$10 million

Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 22% of its budget.