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2025•182 min•Comedy

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

Is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest a Hit or Flop?

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Is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching? With a rating of 8/10, this Comedy film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Ncuti Gatwa
Ncuti GatwaAlgernon Moncrieff
Hugh Skinner
Hugh SkinnerJack Worthing
Sharon D. Clarke
Sharon D. ClarkeLady Bracknell
Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
Ronkẹ AdékoluẹjoGwendolen Fairfax
Eliza Scanlen
Eliza ScanlenCecily Cardew
Amanda Lawrence
Amanda LawrenceMiss Prism
Julian Bleach
Julian BleachMerriman / Lane
Richard Cant
Richard CantReverend Canon Chasuble

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Is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest worth watching?

Yes, National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 8/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Comedy movies.

Is National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (8/10), National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest is considered a hit among viewers.

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

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy movie that 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 u...

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