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The Importance of Being Oscar

8.020191h 24mMovieDocumentary

A star-studded BBC film of Oscar Wilde’s glittering and controversial career before his trial for homosexual crimes and tragic fall from grace. Highlights from Oscar’s brilliant comedies such as The Importance of Being Earnest and stories…

DirectorRichard Curson Smith

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Importance of Being Oscar isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Guernsey, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Richard Curson Smith

NRNicholas Rowe
Nicholas Rowe
Oscar Wilde
FFFreddie Fox
Freddie Fox
Various
ACAnna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Lady Bracknell

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The Importance of Being Oscar — streaming FAQ

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The Importance of Being Oscar isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Kingdom, Guernsey and Ireland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Importance of Being Oscar on Netflix?

No, The Importance of Being Oscar is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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