An Ideal Husband (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, An Ideal Husband is a comedy film directed by William P. Cartlidge, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Rising politician Robert Chiltern once sold secret information and is now being blackmailed by Laura Cheveley. She has proof, and it will damage his career and marriage severely. Chiltern calls in the help of his friend Arthur Goring.
Who’s in it. An Ideal Husband stars James Wilby as Sir Robert Chiltern, Sadie Frost as Mrs Cheveley, Jonathan Firth as Lord Goring and Trevyn McDowell as Lady Gertrude Chiltern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, An Ideal Husband has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Ideal Husband page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ideal Husband tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Ideal Husband (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Ideal Husband change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?
- An Ideal Husband holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Ideal Husband?
- An Ideal Husband stars James Wilby, Sadie Frost, Jonathan Firth, Trevyn McDowell and Robert Hardy.
- When was An Ideal Husband released?
- An Ideal Husband was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.