Stanley — & Iris

Stanley & Iris (1990) is a touching romantic drama that personalizes the heavy social issue of adult illiteracy. Directed by Martin Ritt , the film is notable as his final feature before his death later that same year. 🎬 Core Overview Martin Ritt

Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox and Jane Fonda as Iris King Stanley & Iris

Using the kitchen table as a classroom, their nightly lessons cause a deep, authentic romance to slowly blossom. ✨ Critical & Cultural Significance STANLEY & IRIS (1990) | Official Trailer | Amazon MGM Stanley & Iris (1990) is a touching romantic

Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel Union Street ✨ Critical & Cultural Significance STANLEY & IRIS

Iris King is a grieving widow raising two children on a tight budget while working at a baked goods factory. She meets Stanley Cox, a hard-working cafeteria cook at the same factory, after he steps in to help her when her purse is stolen.

John Williams provided a delicate, piano-driven score 📖 The Narrative

Iris notices peculiar behaviors from Stanley and realizes he is completely illiterate. After she innocently mentions this to his boss, Stanley is promptly fired over safety and liability concerns.