What genre is Fried Green Tomatoes?

Fried Green Tomatoes is categorised as Comedy, Drama.

Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?

Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates, Gailard Sartain, Cicely Tyson, Gary Basaraba appear in the main cast.

Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?

Jon Avnet directed Fried Green Tomatoes.

How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?

Fried Green Tomatoes runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).

Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates, Gailard Sartain, Cicely Tyson, Gary Basaraba

Movie 2h 10m ★ 7.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

Comedy Drama

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Dating from 1991, Fried Green Tomatoes sits in the comedy and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jon Avnet. The cast includes Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates and Gailard Sartain. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.

66Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.

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.

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Questions about Fried Green Tomatoes

What genre is Fried Green Tomatoes?: Fried Green Tomatoes is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?: Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates, Gailard Sartain, Cicely Tyson, Gary Basaraba appear in the main cast.
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?: Jon Avnet directed Fried Green Tomatoes.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?: Fried Green Tomatoes runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
Is Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.