Fried Green Tomatoes 1991
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SplatAmidst 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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Full Cast & Crew
as Evelyn Couch
as Ninny Threadgoode
as Ruth Jamison
as Idgie Threadgoode
as Sipsey
as Big George
as Buddy Threadgoode
as Ed Couch
as Smokey Lonesome
as Grady Kilgore
Director:
Writer:
Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
Stars:
Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cicely Tyson, Stan Shaw, Chris O'Donnell, Gailard Sartain, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Cast
as Evelyn Couch
as Ninny Threadgoode
as Ruth Jamison
as Idgie Threadgoode
as Sipsey
as Big George
as Buddy Threadgoode
as Ed Couch
as Smokey Lonesome
as Grady Kilgore
as Mama Threadgoode
as Woman's Awareness Teacher
as Teacher
as Nurse
as Judge
as Leona Threadgoode
as Older Julian Threadgoode
as KKK Man
as Reverend Scroggins
as Missy
as Frank Bennett
as Prosecutor Percy
as Sheriff Curtis Smoote
as Eva Bates
as Young Julian Threadgoode
as Papa Threadgoode
as Little Idgie Threadgoode
as Ruth's Mother
as Boy at Supermarket
as Ocie
as Hooded Man
as Young Naughty Bird
as Beetle Girl #1
as Beetle Girl #2
as Janeen
as Buddy Threadgoode Jr.
as Older Naughty Bird
as Peggy Hadley
as Defense Attorney
as Bailiff
as Sue Otis
as Tim
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