Stanley & Iris
Some people need love spelled out for them.
1990 • 104 min • Drama · Romance
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 179 · 100%
A newly widowed woman finds an unexpected connection with an illiterate cook. She discovers his secret and, after he loses his job, dedicates herself to teaching him to read, sparking a growing romance. Their journey highlights the power of perseverance and human connection.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Deals with adult themes like grief and illiteracy
- Brief moments of frustration or anger
What it models well
- Perseverance and self-improvement
- Compassion and helping others
- The importance of education
- Finding connection after loss
Talk about it after
- How learning new skills can change your life
- The challenges people face with illiteracy
- What it means to support someone you care about
- Coping with grief and new beginnings
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Top billed cast
Director: Martin Ritt • Crew: Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
Trailers & clips
Stanley Reads His Letter
Stanley Can't Read
Iris's Purse Gets Stolen
Official Trailer
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