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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

2025·Movie
3h 2min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–99%
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–99%

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Show business

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A trivial comedy for serious people.

Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Oscar Wilde AdaptationTheatrical PerformanceComedy of MannersWitty BanterSocial SatireBritish HumorRomantic EntanglementsCamp and TheatricalStage Production

Crew

Directed by:
Max Webster
Written by:
Oscar Wilde

Sequels and Prequels

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86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest?

3 h 2 min

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest runs 3 h 2 min.

What language is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.