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Iris

2001-12-14 · 91 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Richard Eyre
Production companies
Miramax, BBC Film, Intermedia Films, Mirage Enterprises, Robert Fox Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500,000
Revenue
USD 16,153,953

Top Cast

Kate WinsletKate WinsletYoung Iris Murdoch
Judi DenchJudi DenchIris Murdoch
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentJohn Bayley
Hugh BonnevilleHugh BonnevilleYoung John Bayley
Penelope WiltonPenelope WiltonJanet Stone
Samuel WestSamuel WestYoung Maurice
Timothy WestTimothy WestOlder Maurice
Kris MarshallKris MarshallDr. Gudgeon
Juliet AubreyJuliet AubreyYoung Janet Stone
Derek HutchinsonDerek HutchinsonPostman
Juliet HowlandJuliet HowlandEmma Stone
Saira ToddSaira ToddPhillida Stone
Stephen MarcusStephen MarcusTaxi Driver
Pauline McLynnPauline McLynnMaureen
Eleanor BronEleanor BronPrincipal
Angela MorantHostess
Siobhan HayesSiobhan HayesCheck-Out Girl
Joan BakewellJoan BakewellBBC Presenter
Nancy CarrollNancy CarrollBBC PA
Tom MannionTom MannionNeurologist

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