Where to Watch Wilde (1997) (Legally)

Where to watch “Wilde” (1997) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1997).

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, History, with a runtime around 118 minutes.

Cast highlights include Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

prison, coming out, london, england, wife, biography, victorian england, male homosexuality, author, playwright, ireland, lgbt, marriage problems

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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 is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

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