Iris

Iris

Directed by Albert Maysles

Produced by Maysles Films

201483 min7.3 / 10

A celebratory portrait of an exuberant 93-year-old style icon that radiates warmth, creativity, and the joy of living fully at any age.

IRIS pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris’ dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.

Questions people ask

  • Is Iris scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Iris easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Iris end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

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

  • Is Iris sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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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