The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 film directed by Oliver Parker, based on Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners play The Importance of Being Earnest. The original music score is composed by Charlie Mole. The movie grossed about 8.3 million dollars. The plot revolves around two men in Edwardian England, John (Jack) Worthing and Algernon (Algy) Moncrieff....

Initial release date:

  • May 17, 2002

Directed by:

Directed by

Oliver Parker

Oliver Parker (born 6 September 1960) is an English film director. Parker was born in London, the son of Lady Gillian, a writer and GP, and Sir Peter Parker, a railway executive. His brother is actor Nathaniel Parker.
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