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Iris

6.420011h 31mRMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRichard Eyre
WritersRichard Eyre·John Bayley
ProducersRobert Fox·Harvey Weinstein

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

KWKate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Young Iris Murdoch
JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Iris Murdoch
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
John Bayley
HBHugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Young John Bayley
PWPenelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Janet Stone
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Young Maurice
TWTimothy West
Timothy West
Older Maurice
KMKris Marshall
Kris Marshall
Dr. Gudgeon
JAJuliet Aubrey
Juliet Aubrey
Young Janet Stone
DHDerek Hutchinson
Derek Hutchinson
Postman
JHJuliet Howland
Juliet Howland
Emma Stone
STSaira Todd
Saira Todd
Phillida Stone

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Iris — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Iris?

Iris is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Iris on Netflix?

No, Iris is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Iris on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Iris isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Iris for free?

Iris is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.