Fried Green Tomatoes
1991, English. Directed by Jon Avnet.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Jon AvnetDirector
- Kathy BatesEvelyn Couch
- Jessica TandyNinny Threadgoode
- Mary-Louise ParkerRuth Jamison
- Mary Stuart MastersonIdgie Threadgoode
- Cicely TysonSipsey
- Stan ShawBig George
- Chris O'DonnellBuddy Threadgoode
- Gailard SartainEd Couch
- Timothy ScottSmokey Lonesome
- Gary BasarabaGrady Kilgore
- Lois SmithMama Threadgoode
- Jo Harvey AllenWoman's Awareness Teacher
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $119M
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What Fried Green Tomatoes is based on
Fried Green Tomatoes is based on Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, a 1987 novel by Fannie Flagg, published by Random House.
Novel · 1987
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
By Fannie Flagg
Published by Random House
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Fried Green Tomatoes: quick answers
Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,545 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Fried Green Tomatoes have a post-credits scene?
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Fried Green Tomatoes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fried Green Tomatoes is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fried Green Tomatoes on?
Fried Green Tomatoes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fried Green Tomatoes?
If you liked Fried Green Tomatoes, try Wise Blood, My Cousin Vinny, The Magic of Belle Isle.
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) was directed by Jon Avnet and stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker.
What is Fried Green Tomatoes based on?
Fried Green Tomatoes is based on Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, a 1987 novel by Fannie Flagg, published by Random House.