Angela Morant, Eleanor Bron, Hugh Bonneville
Real-life story of the enduring love between author Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, which lasts throughout her struggles against Alzheimer's disease.
DVD Release Date: August 20, 2002
Stats: 424 reviews
Touching tale similar to the more recently released "Away From Her". Broadbent was the real "eye opener" for me. Recommended.
A small but dear, tragic, divine story of enduring love. All major performances are remarkable.
One of the best love storys I've seen in a very long time! You gotta love Dame Dench!
True story about an author's fall from Alzheimer's disease. Judi Dench paints a terribly sad portrait and Jim Broadbent gives an achingly tender supporting performance.
Iris is a life story of the British novelist Iris Murdoch and her battle with Alzheimer's disease. Iris was portrayed in youth by Kate Winslet and in old age by Judy Dench, who was perfect in this role. The story was told through scenes of their younger life to the older life. W...( read more)
"Real-life story of the enduring love between author Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley". A beautiful love story, with a sad ending indeed. I dare you to get through this one without needing a tissue. An excellent movie!!!
nice drama movie with marvelous performances from the british actors
Well acted and moving love story. Jim Broadbent is wonderful. Strongly recommended.
Because the film is well-acted and written with intelligence, it might be worth seeing, despite my objections. full review
Dench and Winslet are a riveting matchup. full review
Despite the sad denouement, it's still the love story of the year. full review
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