Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker

Parallel stories of women establishing themselves in the contemporary American South and in the period between the World Wars. A middle-aged woman draws strength and independence from the stories told...( read more  read more... ) to her by a resident in an old people's home.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 10 min.

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Release Date: December 27, 1991

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DVD Release Date: April 18, 2000

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  • September 23, 2009
    It?s over sentimental rubbish but I have a big soft spot for it.
  • September 18, 2009
    One of my new favorite movies. While it was sad at times, it was a beautiful story. I enjoyed it very much.
  • July 27, 2009
    I really enjoyed this movie despite the fact that I watched it once and didn't remember so I rented it again.
  • July 2, 2009
    This is truly a beautiful film.

    Well written and superbly acted it tugs at the heartstrings harder than almost any other movie. The way it sets up an obvious story line and then like a gentle roller-coaster suddenly takes you in another direction is unequalled in this type of fi...( read more)lm.

    There are so many points of genuine sadness and whenever you think you have guessed the story you suddenly turn to find an outcome more surprising than you thought.

    Major characters die, major characters do not "fall in love" and major characters are not allowed to cop-out; it is as a film should be.

    Remarkable well written, produced with care and acted with understatement and love - it is a beautiful film.

    Watch it.
  • November 12, 2008
    Comedy drama about a woman who finds strength to assert herself in the modern day through the stories of two women in the past. The film's framing device is somewhat awkward, but this likeable feminist drama benefits from a great ensemble cast. Actress-turned-author Fannie Flag...( read more)g was nominated for an Oscar for her screenplay in adapting her novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.
  • November 2, 2009
    a very good character driven movie
  • November 2, 2009
    Excelente pelicula!
    The secret... is on the sauce!!!
  • October 29, 2009
    !Comercial or Stupid!:|
  • October 27, 2009
    really nice story about friendship, a family movie :D

    liked the 'bee charmer' nickname :D
  • October 24, 2009
    nominated for best picture at the golden globes

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  • terris85017
    August 18, 2008
    (1991 Director: John Avnet) Going tonight to see this...ahhh. Elvira's favorite!! Well with a good friend saw this one at a twice per year womens Christian group DINNER & A MOVIE NITE! GRAND IDEA. wonderful movie depicts the peaceful country life...with of course its rotten apples!! it is the sotry of friendships & fates!
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  • Alyyeta
    July 23, 2008
    This is a gr8 movie...one of the best i've seen...gr8 cast, acting, omg everything...
  • Tay0915
    July 3, 2008
    this movie is so tastefullly done .. the cast , screen play, everything , it was all fantastic!
  • TheMightyCelestial
    June 18, 2008
    I like mine with a touch of salt & a dash of tabasco sauce.
  • wolverinespussycat
    November 10, 2006
    fantadtic story, whoever thought that up was a damn genuis!
  • JesusOnlyKnows19
    August 14, 2006
    I really love this movie.....

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