Movie · 1999
Is An Ideal Husband based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. An Ideal Husband is based on the play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde (1899).
The movie was released in 1999.
The play behind An Ideal Husband
Common questions
Is An Ideal Husband based on a book?
Yes. An Ideal Husband is based on the play An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde (1899).
Who wrote the book An Ideal Husband is based on?
An Ideal Husband was written by Oscar Wilde and first published in 1899.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read An Ideal Husband before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Oscar Wilde's books
- Dorian Gray (film, 2009)
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (film, 1945)
- Phantom of the Paradise (film, 1974)
- The Importance of Being Earnest (film, 2002)
- The Picture of Dorian Grey (film, 1915)
- Salome (film, 1953)