Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,449 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1991-12-27
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch Fried Green Tomatoes
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Fried Green Tomatoes parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Fried Green Tomatoes is a PG-13 drama about female friendship and hardship in 1920s Alabama, including an abusive marriage.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes depiction of an abused wife and references to domestic violence within the historical storyline.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jon Avnet
Cast
- Kathy Bates as Evelyn Couch
- Jessica Tandy as Ninny Threadgoode
- Mary-Louise Parker as Ruth Jamison
- Mary Stuart Masterson as Idgie Threadgoode
- Cicely Tyson as Sipsey
- Stan Shaw as Big George
- Chris O'Donnell as Buddy Threadgoode
- Gailard Sartain as Ed Couch
- Timothy Scott as Smokey Lonesome
- Gary Basaraba as Grady Kilgore
Fried Green Tomatoes FAQ
Is Fried Green Tomatoes good?
Fried Green Tomatoes has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,449 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fried Green Tomatoes OK for kids?
Fried Green Tomatoes is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Fried Green Tomatoes is a PG-13 drama about female friendship and hardship in 1920s Alabama, including an abusive marriage.
What movies are like Fried Green Tomatoes?
If you liked Fried Green Tomatoes, try My Cousin Vinny, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple and The Best of Enemies.