# An Ideal Husband (1999)

> A sparkling Oscar Wilde adaptation turns political blackmail and marital ideals into an elegant comedy of secrets, reputation, and forgiveness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14229

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Oliver Parker
- Cast: Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam, Peter Vaughan, Ben Pullen, Marsha Fitzalan
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122541/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, elegant, sardonic, date night, literary adaptation night

## Synopsis

A tale of ambition and deception unfolds in the heart of British politics.

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