Rating: PG13
Genre:
Comedy
Theatrical Release: 06/18/1999(USA)
Release Date: 01/18/2000
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: 5.1
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Flags: Brief Nudity, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: Miramax
A romantic and sentimental comedy set at the turn of the 19th century,
An Ideal Husband delves into themes of love, passion, and betrayal among the aristocracy. Sir Robert Chiltern (
Jeremy Northam), a brilliant politician and a perfect gentleman, is the ideal husband for the charming Lady Chiltern (
Cate Blanchett). They have a widely envied marriage until charming Mrs. Cheveley (
Julianne Moore) appears with the intention of revealing a dark secret from Chiltern's past. When his world seems to be falling apart, Chiltern turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring (
Rupert Everett), the most eligible bachelor in town. Goring soon finds himself caught up in a web of lies, temptations, and secret liaisons. Furthermore, the persistent charms of Sir Robert's sister Mabel (
Minnie Driver) are becoming a serious threat to his much-cherished bachelorhood. Using political intrigue and clever wit,
An Ideal Husband draws a picture of a society struggling with issues still valid today.
~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, All Movie Guide
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