Iris (2001) is a drama and biography movie based on the true love story of novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley. The movie portrays their journey from their youthful university days to Iris’s struggles with Alzheimer’s disease. The leading roles are played by Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville, and Judi Dench.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in several locations around the world between April and May 2001. Some of these filming locations include Southwold, Suffolk, and Richmond, Surrey in England, UK. Additionally, some scenes were captured in Oxfordshire’s Magpie Lane and Merton Street. Filming also took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kate Winslet | Young Iris Murdoch |
| Hugh Bonneville | Young John Bayley |
| Judi Dench | Iris Murdoch |
| Jim Broadbent | John Bayley |
| Eleanor Bron | Principal |
| Angela Morant | Hostess |
| Penelope Wilton | Janet Stone |
| Siobhan Hayes | Check-Out Girl |
| Juliet Aubrey | Young Janet Stone |
| Joan Bakewell | BBC Presenter |
| Nancy Carroll | BBC PA |
| Kris Marshall | Dr. Gudgeon |
| Tom Mannion | Neurologist |
| Derek Hutchinson | Postman |
| Saira Todd | Phillida Stone |
| Juliet Howland | Emma Stone |
| Charlotte Arkwright | Young Phillida Stone |
| Harriet Arkwright | Young Emma Stone |
| Matilda Allsopp | Little Stone |
| Steve Edis | Pianist |
| Emma Handy | Policewoman |
| Timothy West | Older Maurice |
| Stephen Marcus | Taxi Driver |
| Gabrielle Reidy | Tricia |
| Tony Blair | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| David Blunkett | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kenneth W Caravan | Psychoanalyst (uncredited) |
| Christy Ring | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Gareth Taplin | Man on Bike / Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on 18th January 2002 in the UK.
- It was directed by Richard Eyre, with screenplay written also by Richard Eyre, John Bayley, and Charles Wood.
- Besides the main leads, the movie features performances from Jim Broadbent, Eleanor Bron, Angela Morant, and more.
- The film was a critical success, winning one Oscar, with a total of 13 wins and 31 nominations.
- The film’s run time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK
- Latitude: 52.32562799999999
- Longitude: 1.680181
- Place ID: ChIJHSJc31gf2kcRJMrr9DzjSI4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southwold, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Magpie Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7519453
- Longitude: -1.2532188
- Place ID: ChIJvUPQE67GdkgRs-xLwCC2fHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Magpie Ln, Oxford OX1, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Merton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7514557
- Longitude: -1.2514462
- Place ID: ChIJfSop563GdkgRCucF9kN29mU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Merton St, Oxford OX1, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.46132619999999
- Longitude: -0.3035268
- Place ID: ChIJJ1B8I4gLdkgRWG7VsRrep6k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Richmond, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
