Fried Green Tomatoes

The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.

⭐ 7.7 /10 1,437 votes

December 27, 1991 2h 10m Released

Drama Comedy

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Jon Avnet
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Universal Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $11,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Gailard Sartain

Ed Couch

Timothy Scott

Smokey Lonesome

Gary Basaraba

Grady Kilgore

Lois Smith

Mama Threadgoode

Jo Harvey Allen

Woman's Awareness Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fried Green Tomatoes released?

Fried Green Tomatoes was released on December 27, 1991.

How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?

The runtime of Fried Green Tomatoes is 2h 10m.

What genre is Fried Green Tomatoes?

Fried Green Tomatoes is a Drama, Comedy movie.

What is the rating of Fried Green Tomatoes?

Fried Green Tomatoes has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes?

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Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?

Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet.

Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?

The main cast of Fried Green Tomatoes includes Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker.

What language is Fried Green Tomatoes in?

Fried Green Tomatoes is originally in English.