Wilde

1997 • 112 minutes

About this movie

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, nicknamed Bosie. After legal action instigated by Bosie's father, the enraged Marquess of Queensberry, Wilde refused to flee the country and was sentenced to two years at hard labor by the courts of an intolerant Victorian society.

Ratings and reviews

A life lived to the full with authenticity, passion and love.

Stephen fry the genius plays a genius what else is needed