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Fried Green Tomatoes

1991Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic647.8Rotten Tomatoes77%89%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about history and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Southern Charm
  • Friendship & Empowerment
  • Historical Narrative
  • Coming-of-Age (Indirect)
  • Nostalgic & Reflective
  • Found Family Themes
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Jon Avnet
Written by
Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
Produced by
Jon Avnet, Jordan Kerner
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

December 27, 1991 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
December 27, 1991
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$119 million
Available in
38 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Pint-Sized Powerhouse, Cynicism Catalyst, Ambiguously Gay +9

  • Pint-Sized Powerhouse
  • Cynicism Catalyst
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • '80s Hair
  • Deep South
  • Compressed Adaptation
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Railroad Tracks of Doom
  • Noble Bigot with a Badge
  • Related in the Adaptation
  • Promoted to Love Interest
  • Decomposite Character

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fried Green Tomatoes?"

Questions about Fried Green Tomatoes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fried Green Tomatoes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Fried Green Tomatoes from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Fried Green Tomatoes okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Fried Green Tomatoes make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Fried Green Tomatoes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Fried Green Tomatoes a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$119 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $119 million worldwide, 10.9 times its budget.