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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.
When life feels stagnant and colorless, an unexpected friendship with a spirited elder sparks a vivid journey through the past. This soulful tale follows two defiant women navigating the heavy shadows of the 1920s South with nothing but courage and shared secrets.
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Jon Avnet
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Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cicely Tyson, Stan Shaw, Chris O'Donnell, Gailard Sartain, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba
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Fried Green Tomatoes
You can stream Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) on Netflix with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.7/10
RT Critics
77%
Metacritic
Director
Jon Avnet
Cast
Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cicely Tyson, Stan Shaw, Chris O'Donnell, Gailard Sartain, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba
5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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Fried Green Tomatoes is streaming on Netflix. Rent Fried Green Tomatoes on Apple TV+. Rent Fried Green Tomatoes on Fandango At Home. Buy Fried Green Tomatoes on Apple TV+. Buy Fried Green Tomatoes on Fandango At Home. Fried Green Tomatoes is not currently available on Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified July 12, 2026.