Stanley & Iris May 2026

Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel Union Street

Pushed into poverty and forced to put his aging father in a low-end home, Stanley confronts his pride and asks Iris to teach him how to read and write. Stanley & Iris

Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox and Jane Fonda as Iris King Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel

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 🎬 Core Overview Martin Ritt Using the kitchen

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

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.