National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest vs The Marriage Chronicles
The Marriage Chronicles has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 7.5/10 for National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest). The Marriage Chronicles is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 3h 2m. The Marriage Chronicles is the older of the two (2012 against 2025). Both are comedy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Marriage Chronicles| National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest | The Marriage Chronicles | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 9.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2012 |
| Length | 3h 2m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Max Webster | Paul D. Hannah |
| Main cast | Ncuti Gatwa, Eliza Scanlen, Sharon D. Clarke, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Hugh Skinner | Vivica A. Fox, Clifton Powell, Billy 'Sly' Williams, Jazsmin Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn |
Synopsis
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
The Marriage Chronicles
Three couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their most innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. How far will each couple go to save their marriage? (Redbox.com)
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