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Where to watch Wilde (1997) tonight

Wilde (1997) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 299 TMDB members. Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde…

Runtime
1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
September 1, 1997
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 299 votes
Director
Brian Gilbert
Starring
Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is Wilde?
Wilde is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Wilde rated?
Wilde is rated R in the US.
Is Wilde a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Wilde?
As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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