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Iris (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Iris (2001) movie poster

Iris is a 2001 biographical drama directed by Richard Eyre, starring Jim Broadbent and Judi Dench. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $16.2 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$16.2M
Oscar won
1
Metascore
76
Iris (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Richard Eyre
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Iris About?

The premise of Iris without spoilers.

As her aunt nears the end of her life, a young woman named Iris begins to uncover long-held family secrets. This revelation prompts a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, forcing her to confront past desires and regrets. She finds herself longing to reconnect with a lost love, an elusive soulmate who remains just out of reach.

Iris Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female pubic hair
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female full rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • alzheimer's disease
  • woman on top
  • large breasts
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • writer
  • adultery
+38 more
  • lesbian
  • bisexual
  • skinny dipping
  • sex scene
  • man washing a woman
  • sex on the floor
  • cheating girlfriend
  • novelist
  • love
  • marriage
  • infidelity
  • based on true story
  • based on book
  • memory
  • memory loss
  • vine
  • reference to hercules
  • reference to teletubbies
  • watching tv
  • watching a cartoon
  • character name as title
  • based on real person
  • original author as character
  • student
  • bisexual female protagonist
  • lesbian affair
  • bisexual protagonist
  • bisexual woman
  • female protagonist
  • book
  • philosopher
  • death
  • friend
  • forename as title
  • dementia
  • funeral
  • tv show
  • interview
Where to watch

Where to Watch Iris

Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Iris Cast

Jim Broadbent leads the cast, with Judi Dench. Directed by Richard Eyre.

Ratings

Iris Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Iris 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Box office

Iris Box Office

Iris grossed $16.2 million worldwide. $5.6 million came from the US and Canada and $10.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.2M

US & Canada
$5.6M
International
$10.6M
US & Canada 35% Rest of the world 65%
Awards

Iris Awards & Nominations

Iris won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2002, with 1 win from 6 nominations.

3 wins16 nominations6 ceremonies

Show all 6 ceremonies
  • Golden Globe Awards logo
    Golden Globes 2001 1 win · 3 nominations
    • Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Jim Broadbent
    • Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Judi Dench
    • Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Kate Winslet
    • Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Kate Winslet
Videos

Iris Trailers & Videos

13 videos: 1 trailer, 10 clips and 2 featurettes.

All 13 videos
Official Trailer
  • Clip A Rainy Day
  • Clip At the Beach
  • Clip Grocery Shopping
  • Clip In Her Own World Now
Cars

Cars in Iris

10 cars on screen, including the 1989 Fiat Panda and the 1989 Dennis Javelin.

All 10 cars
  • 1989 Fiat Panda in Iris 1989 Fiat Panda Important role
  • 1989 Dennis Javelin in Iris 1989 Dennis Javelin Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Granada MkIII in Iris 1992 Ford Granada MkIII Minor role
  • 1953 Morris Oxford in Iris 1953 Morris Oxford Minor role
Details

Iris Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Příběh jedné ženy” and “携手人生”.

Also known as
  • Příběh jedné ženy
  • 携手人生
  • 爱莉思的情书
  • Iris - Un amore vero
  • 长路将尽
  • Iris - Egy csodálatos női elme
  • אייריס וג'ון
  • Айріс
  • Айрис
  • 아이리스
  • アイリス
  • 長路將盡

Seen Iris?

FAQ

Iris FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Iris, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Iris?

Iris runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Iris released?

Iris was released on December 14, 2001.

Who directed Iris?

Iris was directed by Richard Eyre.

More films by Richard Eyre

Who is in the cast of Iris?

Iris stars Jim Broadbent and Judi Dench.

Where can I watch Iris?

In the US, Iris is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Iris make at the box office?

Iris grossed $16.2 million worldwide ($5.6 million domestic, $10.6 million international).

How is Iris rated?

Iris has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

What awards did Iris win?

Iris won 3 awards from 16 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2002.

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