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Stanley & Iris

6.519901h 44m18AMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorMartin Ritt
WritersHarriet Frank Jr.·Irving Ravetch
ProducersArlene Sellers·Alex Winitsky

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Cast · Directed by Martin Ritt

JFJane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Iris King
RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Stanley Cox
SKSwoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Sharon
MPMartha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton
Kelly King
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Joe
FJFeodor Chaliapin Jr.
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Leonides Cox
ZLZohra Lampert
Zohra Lampert
Elaine
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Bertha
KKKathy Kinney
Kathy Kinney
Bernice
HCHarley Cross
Harley Cross
Richard King
JGJulie Garfield
Julie Garfield
Belinda
KLKaren Ludwig
Karen Ludwig
Melissa

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Stanley & Iris — streaming FAQ

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Stanley & Iris is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Stanley & Iris on Netflix?

No, Stanley & Iris is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Stanley & Iris on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Stanley & Iris is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Stanley & Iris for free?

Stanley & Iris is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.