An Ideal Husband
"He just doesn't know it yet."
Originally released in 1999. An Ideal Husband is a drama/comedy film. directed by Oliver Parker.
Starring Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, and Rupert Everett
Synopsis
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Sir Robert turns for help to his friend Lord Goring, an apparently idle philanderer and the despair of his father. Goring knows the lady of old, and, for him, takes the whole thing pretty seriously.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (217 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.5M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Cate Blanchett
as Lady Gertrude Chiltern
Minnie Driver
as Miss Mabel Chiltern
Rupert Everett
as Lord Arthur Goring
Julianne Moore
as Mrs. Laura Cheveley
Jeremy Northam
as Sir Robert Chiltern
Peter Vaughan
as Phipps
Ben Pullen
as Tommy Trafford
Marsha Fitzalan
as Countess
Lindsay Duncan
as Lady Markby
John Wood
as Lord Caversham
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,500,000
Production Companies
- Fragile Films
- Icon Productions
- Pathé
- Arts Council of England
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Ideal Husband about?
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Sir Rob...
Who directed An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband was directed by Oliver Parker.
How long is An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was An Ideal Husband released?
An Ideal Husband was released on January 14, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Ideal Husband?
The main cast of An Ideal Husband includes Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam.
Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?
An Ideal Husband has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 217 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.