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Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

โ€œThe secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 1,537 votes 2h 10m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#5 of 63 films from 1991 #140 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jon Avnet ยท Written by Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kathy Batesas Evelyn Couch
Jessica Tandyas Ninny Threadgoode
Mary-Louise Parkeras Ruth Jamison
Mary Stuart Mastersonas Idgie Threadgoode
Cicely Tysonas Sipsey
Stan Shawas Big George
Chris O'Donnellas Buddy Threadgoode
Gailard Sartainas Ed Couch
Timothy Scottas Smokey Lonesome
Gary Basarabaas Grady Kilgore
Lois Smithas Mama Threadgoode
Jo Harvey Allenas Woman's Awareness Teacher
Fannie Flaggas Teacher
Suzi Bassas Nurse

Facts

Release dateDecember 27, 1991
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) โ€” longer as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$119,418,501 (10.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0101921

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Questions

How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,537 votes, which places it #5 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 94%) and #140 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Righteous Kill (2008), 88 Minutes (2007).
Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?
Kathy Bates as Evelyn Couch; Jessica Tandy as Ninny Threadgoode; Mary-Louise Parker as Ruth Jamison; Mary Stuart Masterson as Idgie Threadgoode; Cicely Tyson as Sipsey; Stan Shaw as Big George.
What is Fried Green Tomatoes rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fried Green Tomatoes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3550.

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