Iris
"Her greatest talent was for life."
Originally released in 2001. Iris is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Eyre.
Starring Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, and Jim Broadbent
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (205 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.2M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $16,153,953
Production Companies
- Miramax
- BBC Film
- Intermedia Films
- Mirage Enterprises
- Robert Fox Productions
- Scott Rudin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Iris?
Iris has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Iris released?
Iris was released on December 14, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iris?
The main cast of Iris includes Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton.
Is Iris worth watching?
Iris has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 205 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.