---
title: "Easy Virtue"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/easy-virtue-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16899
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Easy Virtue (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/easy-virtue-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Easy Virtue is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Ealing Studios, Fragile Films, Endgame Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Englishman's American bride turns his stiff family world upside-down."

### Why Watch
- Sharp Noël Coward dialogue
- Strong performances by Biel and Firth
- Stylish period production

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some may find the period humor dated
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG-13 rating and witty, adult humor make it suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: cheeky, witty, period, romcom

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/easy-virtue-2008#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephan Elliott
- **Networks / Studios**: Ealing Studios, Fragile Films, Endgame Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Biel** as *Larita Whittaker*
- **Ben Barnes** as *John Whittaker*
- **Kristin Scott Thomas** as *Mrs. Whittaker*
- **Colin Firth** as *Mr. Whittaker*
- **Kimberley Nixon** as *Hilda Whittaker*
- **Katherine Parkinson** as *Marion Whittaker*
- **Kris Marshall** as *Furber*
- **Jim McManus** as *Jackson*
- **Michael Archer** as *Warwick Holborough*
- **Charlotte Riley** as *Sarah Hurst*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Easy Virtue?
It is a comedy-romance film.

### Q: Who directed the 2008 version?
Stephan Elliott directed the adaptation.

### Q: Which actors star in the movie?
Jessica Biel, Colin Firth, Kristin Scott Thomas and Ben Barnes appear in the cast.

### Q: Is the film based on a play?
Yes, it adapts Noël Coward’s play “Easy Virtue.”

### Q: What is the rating and runtime?
The film is rated PG-13 and runs about 1 hour 33 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Easy Virtue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16899)
- [Easy Virtue (2008 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_Virtue_(2008_film))
- [Easy Virtue (2008) – Filmy na Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Easy_Virtue_2008?id=O6D9aEZiEbY&hl=cs)
- [Easy Virtue (1927) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/4358-easy-virtue/overview/)
- [Easy Virtue (1927) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaRV8YXknbY)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*