Iris(2001)
“Her greatest talent was for life.”
Overview
True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Director
Richard Eyre
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Kate Winslet
as Young Iris Murdoch
Judi Dench
as Iris Murdoch
Jim Broadbent
as John Bayley
Hugh Bonneville
as Young John Bayley
Penelope Wilton
as Janet Stone
Samuel West
as Young Maurice
Timothy West
as Older Maurice
Kris Marshall
as Dr. Gudgeon
Juliet Aubrey
as Young Janet Stone
Derek Hutchinson
as Postman
Juliet Howland
as Emma Stone
Saira Todd
as Phillida Stone
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Miramax • BBC Film • Intermedia Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Iris?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Iris (2001).
What is Iris about?▼
True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Who directed Iris?▼
Iris was directed by Richard Eyre and released in 2001. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Iris?▼
Iris has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Iris?▼
The cast of Iris includes Kate Winslet as Young Iris Murdoch, Judi Dench as Iris Murdoch, Jim Broadbent as John Bayley, Hugh Bonneville as Young John Bayley, Penelope Wilton as Janet Stone and more.
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