National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025)
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.
Director: Max Webster
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 182 min
Release Date: February 20, 2025
Cast
- Ncuti Gatwa - Algernon Moncrieff
- Hugh Skinner - Jack Worthing
- Sharon D. Clarke - Lady Bracknell
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo - Gwendolen Fairfax
- Eliza Scanlen - Cecily Cardew
- Amanda Lawrence - Miss Prism
- Julian Bleach - Merriman / Lane
- Richard Cant - Reverend Canon Chasuble
Screenplay
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest about?
- 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.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest?
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Max Webster.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest?
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest stars Ncuti Gatwa, Hugh Skinner, Sharon D. Clarke, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Eliza Scanlen, Amanda Lawrence.
- How long is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest?
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest?
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest produced?
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest was produced in United Kingdom.