Movie

Fried Green Tomatoes

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

★ 7.7(1,482)19912h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Jon Avnet
Release date: 1991-12-27
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $119,418,501
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Fried Green Tomatoes — trailer

About Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Jon Avnet, starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy and Mary-Louise Parker. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,482 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fried Green Tomatoes in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksouthern usaalabamafemale friendshipbarbecue (bbq)tomatocafebeenursing hometomboylgbtroadside cafeabused wifetrain stationsmall southern town

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes in Mexico?+

Fried Green Tomatoes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fried Green Tomatoes on Netflix?+

Fried Green Tomatoes is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?+

Fried Green Tomatoes has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?+

Fried Green Tomatoes stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson and Cicely Tyson.

When did Fried Green Tomatoes come out?+

Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 movie directed by Jon Avnet.

What genre is Fried Green Tomatoes?+

Fried Green Tomatoes is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?+

Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet.