Movie

Stanley & Iris (1990)

• PG-13
• February 9, 1990
• 1h 44m

• Drama
• Romance

“Some people need love spelled out for them.”

Overview

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.

Director

Martin Ritt

Writers

Pat Barker, Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch

Starring

Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz