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Stanley & Iris (1990)

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In this socially conscious drama with romantic overtones, Iris (Jane Fonda) is a working mother with a job at a large commercial bakery who is still getting over the death of her husband, though her circumstances don't give her much time to grieve. She's sharing her house with her two children, Kelly (Martha Plimpton) and Richard (Harley Cross); her unemployed sister, Sharon (Swoosie Kurtz); and her thuggish brother-in-law. The tensions at home become even greater when the teenaged Kelly

PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Martin Ritt

Written By: Pat Barker, Harriet Frank Jr. / Irving Ravetch

In Theaters: Feb 9, 1990 Limited

On DVD: Jan 13, 2004

MGM Home Entertainment

Stanley & Iris Trailer & Photos

Cast

Jane Fonda
Iris King
Robert De Niro
Stanley Everett Cox
Swoosie Kurtz
Sharon
Martha Plimpton
Kelly King
Harley Cross
Richard King
Jamey Sheridan
Joe
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Leonides Cox
Bob Aaron
Bakery Foreman
Conrad Bergschneider
Apple Picker Foreman
Michael Blackburn
Kid
Katherine Cortez
Jan
Loretta Devine
Bertha
Dortha Duckworth
Librarian
Julie Garfield
Belinda
Paul Horruzey
Kid
Eddie Jones
Mr. Hagen
Kathy Kinney
Bernice
Zohra Lampert
Elaine
Karen Ludwig
Melissa
Laurel Lyle
Muriel
Gordon Masten
Oscar Roebuck
Gerry Quigley
Bellhop
B.J. Reed
Park Ranger
Stephen Root
Mr. Hershey
Guy Sanvido
Man in Car
Fred J. Scollay
Mr. Delancey
Mary Testa
Joanne
Richard Blackburn
Park Ranger
Jack Gill
Pursenatcher

Critic Reviews for Stanley & Iris

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The elements are in place but they don't add up to great drama in this well-meant effort to personalize the plight of illiterate people.

January 11, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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It's as honest and direct and entertaining as the considerable talents of everyone involved can make it.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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Here, in a movie less animated than a barrel of tree sloths, Ritt encourages stale performances and a pace as dull as more tree sloths.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

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McAlpine may be the movie's smartest contributor. He alone seems to realize that this pedantic project will soon be graduating into home-video or classroom use.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

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While some of the sloppy filmmaking can be forgiven, the film's core message cannot.

January 11, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

The ending, despite good intentions, is American cinema at its tackiest and most hollow.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Stephen Garrett

Time Out

Although the construction is somewhat haphazard, the intention is well meaning and DeNiro gives a characteristically sensitive rendering.

July 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

...a harmless little romance that's elevated slightly by the charisma of its two stars...

August 12, 2004 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

There is also a good supporting cast here, and Fonda is effective in her role. But it's DeNiro who shines with a very affecting performance, as well as a natural chemistry with Fonda.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Chris Hicks

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Very good movie with De Niro & Fonda :)

October 31, 2010

Cassie Hill

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Sappy, sweet and sentimental. A nice little romance with a message about literacy and family values.

January 10, 2009

Randy Tippy

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Stanley & Iris Quotes

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1. Iris King: Stanley, are you proposing to me?
2. Stanley Everett Cox: I suppose I am.
3. Iris King: You know what you're taking on? There were seven visits to the doctor last year, five to the dentist, and winter coats,summer coats, tennis shoes. We're a noisy family, Stanley. We've got a lot of arguments, baby crying, a lot of TV. You sure you wanna take this on?
4. Stanley Everett Cox: I'm here.
– Submitted by Faiz S (9 months ago)