National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

Jack finds the expectations of a responsible guardian in the countryside tedious. To escape this boredom, he adopts a fake identity when visiting the city. His friend Algy does the same, and both men find themselves entangled in a complicated series of lies. Their double lives become problematic when they attempt to woo two women, forcing the pair to navigate the consequences of their deception.

This comedy was produced in the United Kingdom by the National Theatre and is based on a screenplay by Oscar Wilde. It was directed by Max Webster, who also directed Macbeth earlier in 2025. The film features a cast including Hugh Skinner as Jack Worthing, Ncuti Gatwa as Algernon Moncrieff, and Sharon D. Clarke as Lady Bracknell. Other roles are played by Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Eliza Scanlen, and Amanda Lawrence. The production has a runtime of 182 minutes.