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The Importance of Being Earnest

TMDb7.2IMDbView on IMDb ↗1952-06-02· 95 min
Comedy

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Importance of Being Earnest” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.

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