Wild Iris

– A woman and her teenage son move back in with her mother to work together in the family bridal busin..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Wild Iris (2001)

A woman and her teenage son move back in with her mother to work together in the family bridal business.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

05 Aug 2001

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

Kent Broadhurst

Main Actors:

Gena Rowlands, Laura Linney, Emile Hirsch, Fred Ward

Plot:

A weary young woman, Iris Brevard, is forced to move in with her overbearing mother, Min, following her husband's suicide. She finds her only escape from her mother's badgering is to verbally fight back and to hide herself in an alcoholic haze. Unfortunately, her young teen son, Lonnie, observes all of this and finds himself torn between the two women. The older woman is multi-dimensional as she is clearly shown as manipulative and critical, but also as loving and charming. This is clearly shown in scenes with Fred Ward as the father of a bride-to-be who comes to the women's bridal gown shop to stop the purchase of his daughter's wedding dress. After facing Rowlands, he willingly writes the check for the next dress payment. The film also raises questions about whether Min was responsible for the suicide of Iris' husband. As Lonnie questions his father's death and is faced with similar pressures, he also clearly is considering his life options.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Production:

Fresh Produce Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10