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Storyline

Amidst her own personality crisis, southern housewife Evelyn Couch meets Ninny, an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in Whistle Stop, Alabama in the 1920s.

Released

1991-12-27
Revenue

$119,400,000
Budget

$11,000,000
Runtime

2hr 10m
Genre

Drama, Comedy
Status

Released
Language

English
7.7
Production

Universal Pictures, Act III Productions, Avnet/Kerner Productions, Electric Shadow Productions, Fried Green Tomatoes Productions

Crew

Jon Avnet

Director

Fannie Flagg

Screenplay

Jon Avnet

Producer

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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

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Fannie Flagg

Teacher

Suzi Bass

Nurse

Tom Even

Judge

Afton Smith

Leona Threadgoode

Haynes Brooke

Older Julian Threadgoode

Wallace Merck

KKK Man

Richard Riehle

Reverend Scroggins

Constance Shulman

Missy

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Frank Bennett

Macon McCalman

Prosecutor Percy

Raynor Scheine

Sheriff Curtis Smoote

Grace Zabriskie

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Young Julian Threadgoode

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Papa Threadgoode

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Little Idgie Threadgoode

Ginny Parker

Ruth's Mother

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Boy at Supermarket

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Ocie

David Dwyer

Hooded Man

Lashondra Phillips

Young Naughty Bird

Kathy Larson

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Missy Wolff

Beetle Girl #2

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Janeen

Grayson Fricke

Buddy Threadgoode Jr.

Enjolik Oree

Older Naughty Bird

Genevieve Fisher

Peggy Hadley

Bob Hannah

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Bailiff

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Tim

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Reviews for Fried Green Tomatoes

A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-12-17

**An unfairly forgotten film, quite emotional, that women will find very good and men may or may not like, depending on their tolerance for ... read more

**An unfairly forgotten film, quite emotional, that women will find very good and men may or may not like, depending on their tolerance for films with a greater sentimental charge.** Director Jon Avnet brings us a good film that reminds us of the value of good friendships and self-love. Intelligently directing his crew and cast, he managed to make a discreet, unpretentious but very enjoyable film that easily wins over the audience. Still, it's bland and tepid, and perhaps that's precisely why it ended up as forgotten as it is. One of the strongest points is clearly the cast, headed by two solid and talented actresses: Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy. None of them are big names within the film industry, nor do they draw crowds to a “multiplex” simply by appearing on a poster. However, they are very experienced, knowledgeable about this art of acting and capable of credibly interpreting their characters. For me, it's Tandy's best film, even deserved her an Oscar nomination. In addition to the skill of the two protagonists, it is fair to mention the contributions of Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary Louise Parker. Unfortunately, the male cast is very subdued which, combined with the melodramatic tone, makes the film more interesting for a female audience. Set in Alabama, the story deals with the friendship between two women: they both feel alone, one of whom lives in a nursing home and doesn't talk to many people and the other is trapped in a dead marriage and has lost her self-esteem. The film discusses friendship, racism, violence, the connection to our roots, and there are many friendly and likeable characters. In fact, the emotional charge sometimes seems excessive. I don't see this as a problem, but a feature that will please some more than others. For me, it didn't take away any interest I might have had, but I'll understand if men say they feel a little queasy with so much mushiness. What bothered me most about the film was the length and the way it took a while to get interesting: on the one hand, I found it difficult to get interested in the first half hour and, on the other hand, I felt that it was a little stretched out in running time. With such strong bets on the script and cast, the film did not need to invest too heavily in effects or technical aspects. All he had to do was be careful not to make mistakes and to do things well, and that's precisely what was done: from the cinematography to the costumes, through the visual and sound effects, the soundtrack or the choice of filming locations and scenarios, the film stands out for its effectiveness and elegance, but without being too daring, remaining in familiar and comfortable terrain where it manages to do well what needs to be done.

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2025-01-25

"Evelyn" (Kathy Bates) and her husband "Ed" (Gailard Sartain) are going through the motions in their marriage. They've long stopped making a... read more

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A Review by Filipe Manuel Neto

A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-12-17

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2025-01-25

"Evelyn" (Kathy Bates) and her husband "Ed" (Gailard Sartain) are going through the motions in their marriage. They've long stopped making any effort for each other and she is a bit fed up. It's when ...