Where to watch Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) tonight
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,544 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Released
- December 27, 1991
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 from 1,544 votes
- Director
- Jon Avnet
- Starring
- Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
- Fried Green Tomatoes is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Fried Green Tomatoes rated?
- Fried Green Tomatoes is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Fried Green Tomatoes a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Fried Green Tomatoes?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
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