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Wilde (1997)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:29

Rotten:7

Average Rating:7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Based on the best-selling biography by Richard Ellman, this unconventional biopic traces the brilliant, witty, and tragic life of Oscar Wilde from his rise to fame as a much-in-demand author and... Based on the best-selling biography by Richard Ellman, this unconventional biopic traces the brilliant, witty, and tragic life of Oscar Wilde from his rise to fame as a much-in-demand author and public speaker to his downfall and ultimate imprisonment for homosexuality. Irish-born and homosexual, Wilde (Stephen Fry, in a critically lauded performance) nevertheless takes a loving wife (Jennifer Ehle), with whom he has children. While married, he becomes aware of his true sexual identity after a chance encounter with an aggressive house guest. This leads to a very public affair with vain, rebellious young Lord Alfred Douglas (Jude Law), the son of the Marquess of Queensbury (Tom Wilkinson, IN THE BEDROOM). Despite an astoundingly successful writing career, Wilde's private life lands him in prison for "gross indecency," a synonym for homosexual behavior, which was illegal in England at the time. [More]

Starring: Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle

Starring: Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle, John Ehle, Gemma Jones

Director: Brian Gilbert

Director: Brian Gilbert

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Mar 19, 2001

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comment Comment | Sep., 23 2005 08:01 PM

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Rich Cline

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comment Comment | Oct., 04 2003 12:17 AM

Shadows on the Wall

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Emily Blunt

Stephen Fry captures Wilde completely.

comment Comment | Sep., 17 2003 12:35 PM

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Carol Cling

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comment Comment | Aug., 29 2003 12:26 PM

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John A. Nesbit

[Stephen Fry] was born to play Oscar Wilde!

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Jim Shelby

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Christopher Smith

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comment Comment | Feb., 21 2003 06:11 AM

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Shannon J. Harvey

There's never been a better story about the misadventures of one of the world's greatest writer. Fry should have been Oscar nominated, and Law is equally electrifying.

comment Comment | Feb., 10 2003 09:15 PM

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Rob Vaux

Fry is great, though the film struggles to make a lasting impression.

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3/5

Philip Martin

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comment Comment | Jan., 07 2003 12:24 PM

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Brandon Judell

Call it “The Picture of Oscar Gray” or “The Importance of Being Overly Earnest.” Somberness aside, “Wilde” is still worth placing a green carnation in your lapel for and scampering off to see.

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Jeff Strickler

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