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Stanley & Iris(1990)

1h 44mDrama, RomanceEnglish
6.5/10
175 user ratings

Some people need love spelled out for them.

Overview

An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.

Director

Martin Ritt

Studio

Star Partners II

Budget

$23M

Revenue

$6M

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Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

as Iris King

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

as Stanley Cox

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

as Sharon

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

as Kelly King

Jamey Sheridan

Jamey Sheridan

as Joe

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

as Leonides Cox

Zohra Lampert

Zohra Lampert

as Elaine

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

as Bertha

Kathy Kinney

Kathy Kinney

as Bernice

Harley Cross

Harley Cross

as Richard King

Julie Garfield

Julie Garfield

as Belinda

Karen Ludwig

Karen Ludwig

as Melissa

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1990

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$23M

Box Office

$6M

Production Companies

Star Partners II • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Lantana Productions

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Where can I watch Stanley & Iris?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Stanley & Iris (1990).

What is Stanley & Iris about?

An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.

Who directed Stanley & Iris?

Stanley & Iris was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1990. It is a drama, romance film.

How long is Stanley & Iris?

Stanley & Iris has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

Who stars in Stanley & Iris?

The cast of Stanley & Iris includes Jane Fonda as Iris King, Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox, Swoosie Kurtz as Sharon, Martha Plimpton as Kelly King, Jamey Sheridan as Joe and more.

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