Iris (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2011, Iris is a drama, family and history film directed by Ulrika Bengts, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A hauntingly beautiful and unusual coming-of-age tale. Set in 1890, Iris's artist mother leaves Stockholm for the summer and sends her 9-year old daughter to stay with an uncle in the Finnish archipelago. The girl learns to play with other children and discovers the joys of friendship in the remote Åland Islands.
Who’s in it. Iris stars Tobias Zilliacus as Elias, Marika Parkkomäki as Jolanda, Robert Enckell as Postmästaren / Döden and Magnus Krepper as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Iris has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iris worth watching?
- Iris holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iris?
- Iris stars Tobias Zilliacus, Marika Parkkomäki, Robert Enckell, Magnus Krepper and Oskar Pöysti.
- When was Iris released?
- Iris was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.