Stanley & Iris (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Stanley & Iris is a drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 104 minutes. “Some people need love spelled out for them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Stanley & Iris stars Jane Fonda as Iris Estelle King, Robert De Niro as Stanley Everett Cox, Swoosie Kurtz as Sharon and Martha Plimpton as Kelly King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stanley & Iris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Stanley & Iris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stanley & Iris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stanley & Iris (1990)?
- In US, Stanley & Iris is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Stanley & Iris worth watching?
- Stanley & Iris holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Stanley & Iris?
- Stanley & Iris stars Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz, Martha Plimpton and Jamey Sheridan.
- When was Stanley & Iris released?
- Stanley & Iris was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.