Oscar Wilde (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, Oscar Wilde is a drama film directed by Gregory Ratoff, running about 99 minutes. “At last it can be told… He shocked the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. England, 1891. Ascending writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) meets Lord Alfred Douglas, a young nobleman. Over the years, they will maintain an intimate relationship that will be openly criticized by Alfred's father, the Marquis of Queensberry, in such a harsh way that Wilde, instigated by Alfred, decides to sue Queensberry in 1895, accusing him of defamation.
Who’s in it. Oscar Wilde stars Robert Morley as Oscar Wilde, Ralph Richardson as Sir Edward Carson, Phyllis Calvert as Constance Wilde and John Neville as Lord Alfred Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Oscar Wilde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oscar Wilde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oscar Wilde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oscar Wilde (1960)?
- In US, Oscar Wilde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oscar Wilde worth watching?
- Oscar Wilde holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oscar Wilde?
- Oscar Wilde stars Robert Morley, Ralph Richardson, Phyllis Calvert, John Neville and Dennis Price.
- When was Oscar Wilde released?
- Oscar Wilde was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.