Who is Oscar Wilde in Wilde?

Stephen Fry plays Oscar Wilde in the film.

Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry) is a married writer who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts a stage comedy in London, and a chat at the theater with Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas (Jude Law) leads to a full-on romance. Wilde ends up in a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's father, the Marquess of Queensberry (Tom Wilkinson) and, given the anti-gay local laws, is sent to jail. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

Wilde

Name: Wilde
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 115
Rating: 72

R 1 hr 55 min

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How long is Wilde?: Wilde is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who directed Wilde?: Brian Gilbert

Who is Oscar Wilde in Wilde?: Stephen Fry plays Oscar Wilde in the film.

What is Wilde about?: Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry) is a married writer who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts a stage comedy in London, and a chat at the theater with Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas (Jude Law) leads to a full-on romance. Wilde ends up in a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's father, the Marquess of Queensberry (Tom Wilkinson) and, given the anti-gay local laws, is sent to jail. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.