Steel Magnolias (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Steel Magnolias is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 119 minutes. “The funniest movie ever to make you cry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
Who’s in it. Steel Magnolias stars Sally Field as M'Lynn Eatenton, Dolly Parton as Truvy Jones, Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux and Julia Roberts as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Steel Magnolias has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel Magnolias page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel Magnolias tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steel Magnolias (1989)?
- In US, Steel Magnolias is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steel Magnolias worth watching?
- Steel Magnolias holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Steel Magnolias?
- Steel Magnolias stars Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts and Daryl Hannah.
- When was Steel Magnolias released?
- Steel Magnolias was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.