Wilde (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Wilde is a drama and history film directed by Brian Gilbert, running about 118 minutes. “Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realisation of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and responsibility with his obsessive love for Lord Alfred Douglas.
Who’s in it. Wilde stars Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde, Jude Law as Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas, Vanessa Redgrave as Lady Speranza Wilde and Jennifer Ehle as Constance Lloyd Wilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wilde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wilde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wilde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wilde (1997)?
- In US, Wilde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wilde worth watching?
- Wilde holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wilde?
- Wilde stars Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Gemma Jones.
- When was Wilde released?
- Wilde was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.