Iris

A poignant exploration of love's endurance through the ravages of time and illness.

A solidly constructed drama, greatly elevated by the strength of its four lead performances.

• Snippets of young Iris and John are interleaved with the older Bayley's recollections of the decaying present
• Murdoch's great mind deteriorates until she cannot perform simple tasks

• The Notebookshared tender late-life love story and memory-driven structure around dementia
• The Hoursshared literary biopic register and intellectual British setting with a devoted partnership at its core
• Away from Hershared dementia-focused elegiac drama about a long marriage and its decline

Director

Richard Eyre

Release Date

2001-12-14

Runtime

91 min

Rating

6.4 / 10 (225)

What is Iris about?

A devoted husband recalls the brilliant young Iris Murdoch and their enduring love as Alzheimer's slowly takes her mind.

What is Iris like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Iris as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is Iris violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Iris.

What did critics think of Iris?

A solidly constructed drama, greatly elevated by the strength of its four lead performances.

Which films are like Iris?

Films with a similar feel include The Notebook, The Hours, and Away from Her.

How long is Iris?

Iris runs 91 minutes.

Where can I watch Iris?

In United States, Iris streams on Kanopy, Hoopla.