Fried Green Tomatoes(1991)
“The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.”
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.
Director
Jon Avnet
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$119M
Cast
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
Chris O'Donnell
as Buddy Threadgoode
Gailard Sartain
as Ed Couch
Timothy Scott
as Smokey Lonesome
Gary Basaraba
as Grady Kilgore
Lois Smith
as Mama Threadgoode
Jo Harvey Allen
as Woman's Awareness Teacher
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$119M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Act III Productions • Avnet/Kerner Productions
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Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fried Green Tomatoes (1991).
What is Fried Green Tomatoes about?▼
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.
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?▼
Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet and released in 1991. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?▼
Fried Green Tomatoes has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?▼
The cast of Fried Green Tomatoes includes 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 and more.
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