Movie

Stanley & Iris

“Some people need love spelled out for them.”

★ 6.5(175)19901h 44m

Stanley & Iris is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1990-02-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $5,820,015
Budget: $23,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Star Partners II

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About Stanley & Iris

Stanley & Iris is a 1990 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Swoosie Kurtz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 175 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stanley & Iris in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jane Fonda

Iris King

Robert De Niro

Stanley Cox

Swoosie Kurtz

Sharon

Martha Plimpton

Kelly King

Jamey Sheridan

Joe

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Leonides Cox

Zohra Lampert

Elaine

Loretta Devine

Bertha

Kathy Kinney

Bernice

Harley Cross

Richard King

Julie Garfield

Belinda

Karen Ludwig

Melissa

Themes & keywords

widoweducationbakerylovetutor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stanley & Iris in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Stanley & Iris on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Stanley & Iris on Netflix?+

Stanley & Iris is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Stanley & Iris?+

Stanley & Iris has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Stanley & Iris?+

Stanley & Iris stars Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz, Martha Plimpton and Jamey Sheridan.

When did Stanley & Iris come out?+

Stanley & Iris is a 1990 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is Stanley & Iris?+

Stanley & Iris is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Stanley & Iris?+

Stanley & Iris was directed by Martin Ritt.