Fried Green Tomatoes
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about Fried Green Tomatoes
Where can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes in the United States?
Fried Green Tomatoes is available to stream on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Fried Green Tomatoes for free?
Fried Green Tomatoes streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes scores 7.7 on The Movie Database, 7.7 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Cicely Tyson. Jon Avnet is the director.
How long is Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes runs 2h 10m (130 minutes).
When did Fried Green Tomatoes come out?
Fried Green Tomatoes was released on December 27, 1991.
Which studio made Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes was produced by Act III Productions, Electric Shadow Productions, and The Avnet/Kerner Company in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes was made on a budget of $11,000,000.
How much did Fried Green Tomatoes make at the box office?
Fried Green Tomatoes grossed $119,418,501 worldwide, against a budget of $11,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.