Synopsis
IRIS pairs the 87-year-old Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even at Iris' advanced age, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. I feel lucky to be working. If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $57,254 (4.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.97 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 17.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 6 opening theaters/92 max. theaters, 5.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,758,445 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,801-8,900) | 8,844 | $1,310,678 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,301-6,400) | 6,301 | $6,374,703 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) | 8,930 | $7,685,381 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,459 | $1,310,678 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 29th, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures |
| International Releases: | July 31st, 2015 (Wide) (United Kingdom)
August 13th, 2015 (Limited) (Australia) September 17th, 2015 (Limited) (New Zealand) November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Mexico) December 24th, 2015 (Wide) (Thailand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 18th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some strong language. (Rating bulletin 2361, 2/18/2015) |
| Running Time: | 78 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. I Am Not Your Negro Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Fashion, Autumn Years, Set in New York City |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Maysles Films, Inc. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |