Stanley & Iris(1990)
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Stanley & Iris Synopsis
An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.
Stanley & Iris (1990) is a drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, released on February 9, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz and Martha Plimpton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 181 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Irving Ravetch, Pat Barker, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Producers:
- Arlene Sellers, Alex Winitsky
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Star Partners II, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lantana Productions
- Budget:
- $23,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,820,015
- Status:
- Released
Stanley & Iris (1990) Trailer
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Stanley & Iris Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
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Stanley Reads His Letter
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Stanley Can't Read
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Iris's Purse Gets Stolen
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Stanley & Iris Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fonda
as Iris King
Robert De Niro
as Stanley Cox
Swoosie Kurtz
as Sharon
Martha Plimpton
as Kelly King
Jamey Sheridan
as Joe
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
as Leonides Cox
Zohra Lampert
as Elaine
Loretta Devine
as Bertha
Kathy Kinney
as Bernice
Harley Cross
as Richard King
Julie Garfield
as Belinda
Karen Ludwig
as Melissa
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Irving Ravetch, Pat Barker and Harriet Frank Jr., produced by Arlene Sellers and Alex Winitsky.
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Stanley & Iris Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 181 ratings.
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Stanley & Iris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stanley & Iris online?
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Stanley & Iris (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stanley & Iris?
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The main cast of Stanley & Iris (1990) includes Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz, Martha Plimpton and Jamey Sheridan. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stanley & Iris released?
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Stanley & Iris was released on February 9, 1990 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Stanley & Iris worth watching?
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Stanley & Iris (1990) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 181 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stanley & Iris?
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