An Ideal Husband

Starring

Writers

Director

Oliver Parker

Producers

Release

1998

Time

96 minutes

Rating

Synopsis

Sir Robert Chiltern, a brilliant politician and perfect gentleman, is the ideal husband for the charming Lady Chiltern. Their picture perfect marriage is tested, however, when an old acquaintance threatens to reveal a dark secret from Robert's past. When his world seems to be falling apart, Chiltern turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring, the most eligible bachelor in town, who soon finds himself caught up in a web of lies, temptations, and secret liaisons. Using political intrigue and clever wit, An Ideal Husband draws a picture of a society struggling with issues still valid today.

Awards

2000 Golden Globes

Nominated

Best Actress - Comedy/Musical
Best Actor - Comedy/Musical

Featured Clips

An Ideal Husband - All Eyes On Me

An Ideal Husband - Game Over?

An Ideal Husband - Don't Lie To Me

An Ideal Husband - House of Lies

An Ideal Husband - Gone

An Ideal Husband - Irresistable

An Ideal Husband - Unfinished Business

An Ideal Husband - Deception

An Ideal Husband - Up All Night

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Starring: Cate Blanchett, Jeremy Northam, Minnie Driver, Julianne Moore, Rupert Everett, Ben Pullen

With rumors abound, Lady Gertrude wants assurance from Sir Robert that he's not hiding any skeletons in his closet. In this scene: Lady Gertrude Chiltern (Cate Blanchett), Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam), Miss Mabel Chiltern (Minnie Driver), Mrs. Laura Cheveley (Julianne Moore), Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert Everett), Tommy Trafford (Ben Pullen)