Where to Watch The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Importance of Being Earnest' right now, here are some finer points about the Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation comedy flick.

Released December 22nd, 1952, 'The Importance of Being Earnest' stars Joan Greenwood The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of 72 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 110 knowledgeable s.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily."

'The Importance of Being Earnest' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, TCM, Plex Channel, The Roku Channel, Plex, Criterion Channel, Apple TV, Tubi TV, and Darkroom .