Iris

Iris

Her greatest talent was for life.

Directed by Richard Eyre

Produced by Miramax, BBC Film

200191 min6.4 / 10

A tender, melancholic portrait of enduring love tested by time and disease, grounded in the intimate bond between two people across decades.

True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Questions people ask

  • Is Iris violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Iris sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Iris scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Iris easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Iris end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Iris, and what each one shares →

Like Iris

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Iris

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Iris, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Iris, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Iris, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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