
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)
In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.All Releases
Domestic (46.6%)
$8,384,929
$8,384,929
International (53.4%)
$9,624,696
$9,624,696
Worldwide
$18,009,625
$18,009,625
Domestic DistributorMiramax
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Domestic Opening$500,447
Earliest Release DateMay 17, 2002
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 37 min
GenresComedy
Drama
Romance
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | May 17-February 7, 2003 | 10 markets | $8,384,929 | $8,906,041 | $17,290,970 |
| 2005 Re-release | January 7, 2005 | Spain | – | $718,655 | $718,655 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $8,384,929 | 5,521 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | $4,750,926 | 1,708 |
| Spain | 1 | $718,655 | 3,205 |
| Italy | 1 | $690,806 | 3,238 |
| Germany | 1 | $611,387 | 3,456 |
| Greece | 1 | $138,000 | 1,869 |
| France | 1 | $116,912 | 6,884 |
| Austria | 1 | $98,195 | 2,778 |
| Norway | 1 | $47,592 | 3,151 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | $1,465,848 | 2,258 |
| New Zealand | 1 | $250,173 | 2,062 |