

MOVIE
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.
ERA & CONTEXT
Wilde in its release era
Released in 1997, Wilde sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.
- Release
- 1997-09-01
- Rating
- R
- TMDB score
- 6.6/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
- Studio
- Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film
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