Wilde 1997
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What is Wilde?
Wilde is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 1, 1997
- Studios
- Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film
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Overview
Wilde is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A celebrated playwright's love affair spirals into courtroom drama and imprisonment.”
- Depicts Oscar Wilde’s rise and personal struggles
- Shows the debut of his famous play
- Highlights the clash between genius and oppressive laws
- At 1h58m, the film condenses his later years
Watch it if you are interested in a dramatized portrait of Oscar Wilde’s rise and downfall.
The film contains mature themes of sexuality and legal persecution, suitable for adult audiences.
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Who is Oscar Wilde’s romantic partner in the film?
He begins a romance with Lord Alfred ‘Bosie’ Douglas.
Which of Wilde’s works is featured as his debut in the story?
The film shows Wilde debuting his comedy ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.
What legal conflict does Wilde face?
Bosie’s father, the Marquess of Queensberry, sues him, leading to imprisonment under anti‑gay laws.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 58 minutes.
What period of Wilde’s life does the film cover?
It spans from his 1882 American lecture tour to shortly before his death in 1900.
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