Fried Green Tomatoes (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1991, Fried Green Tomatoes is a comedy and drama film directed by Jon Avnet, running about 130 minutes. “The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amidst her own personality crisis, southern housewife Evelyn Couch meets Ninny, an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in Whistle Stop, Alabama in the 1920s.
Who’s in it. Fried Green Tomatoes stars Kathy Bates as Evelyn Couch, Mary-Louise Parker as Ruth Jamison, Jessica Tandy as Ninny Threadgoode and Cicely Tyson as Sipsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Fried Green Tomatoes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $119.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Fried Green Tomatoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fried Green Tomatoes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)?
- In US, Fried Green Tomatoes is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Fried Green Tomatoes worth watching?
- Fried Green Tomatoes holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?
- Fried Green Tomatoes stars Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Cicely Tyson and Mary Stuart Masterson.
- When was Fried Green Tomatoes released?
- Fried Green Tomatoes was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.