(2001)Directed by Richard Eyre91 min · RDrama, Romance

“Her greatest talent was for life.”

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.

Kate Winsletas Young Iris Murdoch

Judi Denchas Iris Murdoch

Jim Broadbentas John Bayley

Hugh Bonnevilleas Young John Bayley

Penelope Wiltonas Janet Stone

Samuel Westas Young Maurice

Timothy Westas Older Maurice

Kris Marshallas Dr. Gudgeon

Juliet Aubreyas Young Janet Stone

Derek Hutchinsonas Postman

Juliet Howlandas Emma Stone

Saira Toddas Phillida Stone

Stephen Marcusas Taxi Driver

Pauline McLynnas Maureen

Eleanor Bronas Principal

AM Angela Morantas Hostess

Siobhan Hayesas Check-Out Girl

Joan Bakewellas BBC Presenter

Nancy Carrollas BBC PA

Tom Mannionas Neurologist

Charlotte Arkwrightas Young Phillida Stone

Harriet Arkwrightas Young Emma Stone

Matilda Allsoppas Little Stone

Steve Edisas Pianist