Fried Green Tomatoes
The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.
19912h 10m7.7(1,507 votes)
DramaComedy
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.
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) is a drama and comedy film directed by Jon Avnet. It stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, and Mary-Louise Parker. The film runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,507 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, and Mary Stuart Masterson, and was directed by Jon Avnet.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes.
When did Fried Green Tomatoes come out?
Fried Green Tomatoes was released in 1991.
What genre is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes is a drama and comedy film.
Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?
Fried Green Tomatoes holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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