Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)★ 8.1/10
- Drama
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Written by: Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
Unhappy with her life, a housewife makes friends with an elderly woman at a nursing home and becomes fascinated by the stories she tells about people she used to know.
Cast & crew
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Kathy BatesEvelyn Couch
Jessica TandyNinny Threadgoode
Mary Stuart MastersonIdgie Threadgoode
Mary-Louise ParkerRuth Jamison
Cicely TysonSipsey
Chris O'DonnellBuddy Threadgoode
Stan ShawBig George
Gailard SartainEd Couch
Timothy ScottSmokey Lonesome
Gary BasarabaGrady Kilgore
Lois SmithMama Threadgoode
Jo Harvey AllenWomen's Awareness TeacherVideos
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Awards · 0 wins, 7 nominations
See all ›- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1993BAFTA Film Award · Best Actress
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1993BAFTA Film Award · Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1992Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1992Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1992Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Reviews
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9w8kochJuly 29, 2025
9w8kochJuly 29, 2025Despite the protagonists facing various misfortunes, the film gives off a sunny vibe—brimming with female independence and confidence, yet grounded in genuine compassion for the vulnerable.
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Andres_KeyJuly 29, 2025
Andres_KeyJuly 29, 2025This film blurs the lines between love and friendship in relationships between women. "She's my best friend. I love her." It's that simple.
A
Abbey_ChangJuly 29, 2025
Abbey_ChangJuly 29, 2025Este filme confunde os limites entre amor e amizade nas relações entre mulheres. “Ela é minha melhor amiga. Eu amo ela”. É simples assim.
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Adam_AtkinsonJuly 29, 2025
Adam_AtkinsonJuly 29, 2025Apesar das protagonistas enfrentarem vários infortúnios, o filme transmite uma energia ensolarada — repleta de independência e confiança feminina, mas fundamentada na compaixão genuína pelos vulneráveis.
B
Bill_GreeneJuly 29, 2025
Bill_GreeneJuly 29, 2025Esta película difumina las fronteras entre el amor y la amistad en las relaciones entre mujeres. “Es mi mejor amiga. La quiero”. Así de sencillo.
F
Felix_HahnJuly 29, 2025
Felix_HahnJuly 29, 2025A pesar de que las protagonistas se enfrentan a diversas desgracias, la película desprende un ambiente soleado, rebosante de independencia y confianza femeninas, pero cimentado en una auténtica compasión por los más vulnerables.
