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Steel Magnolias (1989)

โ€œSix extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 766 votes 1h 57m pg ComedyRomanceDrama

#18 of 70 films from 1989 #583 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Herbert Ross ยท Written by Robert Harling

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Overview

A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

Cast

Sally Fieldas M'Lynn Eatenton
Dolly Partonas Truvy Jones
Shirley MacLaineas Ouiser Boudreaux
Daryl Hannahas Annelle Dupuy
Olympia Dukakisas Clairee Belcher
Julia Robertsas Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Tom Skerrittas Drum Eatenton
Sam Shepardas Spud Jones
Dylan McDermottas Jackson Latcherie
Kevin J. O'Connoras Sammy Desoto
Bill McCutcheonas Owen Jenkins
Ann Wedgeworthas Aunt Fern
Knowl Johnsonas Tommy Eatenton
Jonathan Wardas Jonathan Eatenton

Facts

Release dateNovember 15, 1989
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$95,904,091 (6.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0098384

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Questions

How long is Steel Magnolias?
Steel Magnolias runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Steel Magnolias worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 766 votes, which places it #18 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 76%) and #583 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Steel Magnolias?
Steel Magnolias was directed by Herbert Ross. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Play It Again, Sam (1972), Footloose (1984), The Secret of My Success (1987).
Who stars in Steel Magnolias?
Sally Field as M'Lynn Eatenton; Dolly Parton as Truvy Jones; Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux; Daryl Hannah as Annelle Dupuy; Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher; Julia Roberts as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie.
What is Steel Magnolias rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Steel Magnolias?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18724.

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