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Steel Magnolias

1989Movie1 h 57 minPG

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic567.2Rotten Tomatoes73%89%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.

A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

Feels like

  • Southern Charm
  • Female Friendship
  • Small-Town Life
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Tragedy & Resilience
  • Strong Performances
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Robert Harling
Produced by
Ray Stark
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 1989 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
November 15, 1989
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$96 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

All Gays Love Theater, Steel Eardrums, Stealth Insult +9

  • All Gays Love Theater
  • Steel Eardrums
  • Stealth Insult
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Hard Truth Aesop
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Morton's Fork
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Unisex Name
  • What Does She See in Him?
  • Beauty Inversion

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Steel Magnolias?"

Questions about Steel Magnolias

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Steel Magnolias?

NetflixParamount+The Roku

In the United States, Steel Magnolias streams on Netflix and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Steel Magnolias worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Steel Magnolias okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Steel Magnolias make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Steel Magnolias plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Steel Magnolias a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$96 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Steel Magnolias use?

All Gays Love TheaterSteel EardrumsStealth InsultHeroic BSoDHard Truth AesopDeadpan SnarkerJerkass Has a PointMorton's ForkDemoted to ExtraUnisex NameWhat Does She See in Him?Beauty Inversionand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including All Gays Love Theater, Steel Eardrums, and Stealth Insult.