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Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.

  • Dec 27, 1991
  • 2h 10m
  • PG-13

7.7/10

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1,541 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 drama and comedy film directed by Jon Avnet. Its leading cast includes Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy and Mary-Louise Parker. It runs for 2 hours 10 minutes.

Synopsis

Amidst her own personality crisis, a southern housewife meets an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in 1920s Whistle Stop, Alabama.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 10 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.7/10 from 1,541 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

ViaVision Blu-ray Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Kathy Bates Evelyn Couch
  • Jessica Tandy Ninny Threadgoode
  • Mary-Louise Parker Ruth Jamison
  • Mary Stuart Masterson Idgie Threadgoode
  • Cicely Tyson Sipsey
  • Stan Shaw Big George
  • Chris O'Donnell Buddy Threadgoode
  • Gailard Sartain Ed Couch
  • Timothy Scott Smokey Lonesome
  • Gary Basaraba Grady Kilgore
  • Lois Smith Mama Threadgoode
  • Jo Harvey Allen Woman's Awareness Teacher
  • Fannie Flagg Teacher
  • Suzi Bass Nurse
  • Tom Even Judge
  • Afton Smith Leona Threadgoode
  • Haynes Brooke Older Julian Threadgoode
  • Wallace Merck KKK Man

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