Fried Green Tomatoes
"The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce."
Originally released in 1991. Fried Green Tomatoes is a drama/comedy film. directed by Jon Avnet. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, and Mary-Louise Parker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,424 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$119.4M
10.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kathy Bates
as Evelyn Couch
Jessica Tandy
as Ninny Threadgoode
Mary-Louise Parker
as Ruth Jamison
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Idgie Threadgoode
Cicely Tyson
as Sipsey
Stan Shaw
as Big George
Chris O'Donnell
as Buddy Threadgoode
Gailard Sartain
as Ed Couch
Timothy Scott
as Smokey Lonesome
Gary Basaraba
as Grady Kilgore
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $119,418,501
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Act III Productions
- Avnet/Kerner Productions
- Electric Shadow Productions
- Fried Green Tomatoes Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fried Green Tomatoes about?
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...
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Fried Green Tomatoes released?
Fried Green Tomatoes was released on December 27, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fried Green Tomatoes?
The main cast of Fried Green Tomatoes includes Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cicely Tyson.
Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?
Fried Green Tomatoes has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,424 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.