Iris

Iris (2001)

R 29 Mar 2002 • Biography, Drama, Romance • 1h 31m
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This movie is based on the life of revered British writer and philosopher Iris Murdoch (Dame Judi Dench), is a story of unlikely yet enduring love. As a young academic, teaching philosophy at Oxford, Murdoch (Kate Winslet) meets and eventually falls in love with fellow professor John Bayley (Hugh Bonneville), a man whose awkwardness seems in stark opposition to the spirited self-confidence of his future wife. The story unfolds as snippets of time, seen through older Bayley's (Jim Broadbent's) eyes. He recalls their first encounter over forty years ago, activities they enjoyed doing together, and Iris' charismatic and individualistic personality. These images portray Murdoch as a vibrant young woman with great intellect and are contrasted with the novelist's later life, after the effects of Alzheimer's disease have ravaged her. Murdoch's great mind deteriorates until she is reduced to a mere vestige of her former self, unable to perform simple tasks and completely reliant on her at times frustrated yet devoted husband.

Richard Eyre
Director
John Bayley, Richard Eyre, Charles Wood
Writer
Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 31 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score: 76
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $5,594,617

7.0

IMDb (19242 votes)
79%
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