An Ideal Husband
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Sir Robert turns for help to his friend Lord Goring, an apparently idle philanderer and the despair of his father. Goring knows the lady of old, and, for him, takes the whole thing pretty seriously.
An Ideal Husband is a 1999 romantic comedy-drama adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic play, following a government minister whose carefully constructed life unravels when a woman from his past arrives with compromising evidence. The film explores themes of reputation, morality, and friendship as the protagonist seeks help from an unlikely ally. Already released and available to watch, it offers Wilde's signature wit wrapped in period elegance.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Cate BlanchettLady Gertrude Chiltern
Minnie DriverMiss Mabel Chiltern
Rupert EverettLord Arthur Goring
Julianne MooreMrs. Laura Cheveley
Jeremy NorthamSir Robert Chiltern
Peter VaughanPhipps- Ben PullenTommy Trafford
Marsha FitzalanCountess
Lindsay DuncanLady Markby
John WoodLord Caversham
Simon Russell BealeSir Edward
Charles EdwardsJack
Oliver Ford DaviesSir Hugo Danforth
Susannah WiseYoung Mother
John ThompsonThe Speaker
Trailer
Official UK Re-Release Trailer
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An Ideal Husband — frequently asked
When was An Ideal Husband released?
The film was released on January 14, 1999.
What is the plot about?
Sir Robert Chiltern, a successful government minister, faces blackmail from a woman named Mrs Cheveley who possesses evidence of a past misdeed. He turns to his friend Lord Goring, a seemingly frivolous aristocrat, for help navigating the crisis.
Is An Ideal Husband based on something?
Yes, it is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1895 stage play of the same name.
What genres does it fit?
The film blends drama, comedy, and romance, balancing Wilde's sharp social commentary with emotional stakes and period charm.
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