Fried Green Tomatoes 1991
“The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.”
What is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 27, 1991
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Act III Productions, Avnet/Kerner Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
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Overview
Fried Green Tomatoes is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Act III Productions, Avnet/Kerner Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Southern housewife discovers love and resilience through an old woman's tale of 1920s friendship.”
- Engaging blend of drama and comedy
- Rich period setting in 1920s Alabama
- Focuses on strong female friendships
- At 2h10m, the film’s length may feel lengthy
- PG-13 rating signals some mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt stories about female friendship set against a Southern backdrop.
The film’s mix of drama and comedy and its PG-13 rating make it suitable for mature teens and adults.
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What is the basic premise of Fried Green Tomatoes?
The film follows a Southern housewife who, during a personal crisis, meets an older woman who recounts the lives of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison in 1920s Whistle Stop, Alabama.
Which genres does the movie combine?
It blends drama and comedy.
What is the film’s rating and intended audience?
Fried Green Tomatoes is rated PG-13, making it appropriate for mature teens and adults.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and ten minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 27, 1991.