Iris (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Iris is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Iris stars Judi Dench as Iris Murdoch, Jim Broadbent as John Bayley, Kate Winslet as Young Iris Murdoch and Hugh Bonneville as Young John Bayley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Iris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iris (2001)?
- In US, Iris is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Iris worth watching?
- Iris holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iris?
- Iris stars Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville and Penelope Wilton.
- When was Iris released?
- Iris was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.