Fried Green Tomatoes

An absolutely amazing and highly inspiring book! I have watched this movie several times and each time I enjoy it very much! The performances of the actors are simply outstanding!

Fried Green Tomatoes will always hold a special place in my heart because I have fond memories of watching it with my grandma. Beyond the nostalgia, though, it’s just a genuinely fantastic movie. The storytelling is rich, capturing the lives of two remarkable women, Idgie and Ruth, whose friendship defies the norms of their time. The movie weaves between the past and present beautifully, with Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates delivering unforgettable performances that bring an added depth to the narrative. This film is so much more than a story of friendship—it’s about resilience, love, and finding strength in unlikely places. The adaptation stays true to the heart of the original book and portrays complex emotions with humor, warmth, and just the right amount of bittersweet moments. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or revisiting it like I do, it’s a story that resonates deeply every time. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a film that genuinely touches the heart.

absolutely one of my favorite classic movies. I love this movie!!!! And it being an anniversary addition well that makes it even more special now doesn’t it? I even bought the cookbook titled The whistle stop Café

Thank you very much for this one. Epic classic, now proudly owned ! Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 comedy-drama film based on the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg. Directed by Jon Avnet and written by Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski, it stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker. It tells the story of a Depression-era friendship between two women, Ruth and Idgie, and a 1980s friendship between Evelyn, a middle-aged housewife, and Ninny, an elderly woman who knew Ruth and Idgie. The centerpiece and parallel story concerns the murder of Ruth's abusive husband and the accusations that follow. The film received a generally positive reception from film critics and was nominated for two Academy Awards. The filmmakers drew criticism from some reviewers for removing the lesbian content of the book's plot, but the film won a GLAAD Media Award for "best lesbian content". Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates), a timid, unhappy housewife in her forties, meets elderly Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) in a Birmingham, Alabama, nursing home. Ninny, over several encounters with Evelyn, tells her the story of the now-abandoned town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, and the people who lived there. The film's subplot concerns Evelyn's dissatisfaction with her marriage and her life, her growing confidence, and her developing friendship with Ninny. The narrative switches several times between Ninny's story, which is set between World War I and World War II, and Evelyn's life in 1980s Birmingham. Ninny's story begins with tomboy Imogene "Idgie" Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson), the youngest of the Threadgoode children, whom Ninny describes as her sister-in-law. Idgie's close relationship with her charming older brother Buddy (Chris O'Donnell) is cut short when he is hit by a train and killed. Devastated, Idgie recedes from formal society for much of her childhood and adolescence until Buddy's former girlfriend, the straitlaced Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker), intervenes at the request of the concerned Threadgoode family. Idgie initially resists Ruth's attempts at friendship, but then gradually allows a deep attachment to develop. Ruth leaves Whistle Stop to marry Frank Bennett (Nick Searcy) and moves to Valdosta, Georgia. Idgie is upset at losing her friend and struggles to forget her. After some time she visits Ruth, now pregnant and suffering from physical abuse from Frank. Against Frank's wishes, Ruth returns to Whistle Stop with Idgie, where her child, named Buddy Jr., is born. Papa Threadgoode gives Idgie money to start a business so she can care for Ruth and Buddy Jr. Ruth and Idgie open the Whistle Stop Cafe, employing cook Sipsey (Cicely Tyson) and her son Big George (Stan Shaw), who makes a barbecue that quickly becomes popular with their patrons. Frank Bennett eventually returns to Whistle Stop in an attempt to kidnap Buddy Jr., but is thwarted by an unseen assailant. Frank goes missing and his truck is later found at the bottom of a nearby lake. Idgie is immediately a suspect, as she had publicly threatened violence against him for beating Ruth. She is arrested along with Big George for Frank's murder. The local sheriff offers to release her and pin the crime solely on Big George, but Idgie refuses to sacrifice her friend. During the subsequent trial, the local minister lies, providing Idgie and Big George with an alibi for the time of Frank's disappearance. Taking into account Frank's reputation for getting drunk, the judge rules his death an accident. Idgie and Big George are cleared of all charges. After the trial, Ruth develops cancer and dies. Following her death, the café closes. Over time, many Whistle Stop residents eventually move away, bringing Ninny to the end of her story, but not before the revelation of what really happened to Frank. And that's where I'll stop, because I'm no spoiler! This is an amazing Grandparents Day gift and a true masterpiece to cinema. I must have received the best copy off the shelf, P.S. .. therefore the DVD quality in my personal experience was phenomenal.

Fried Green Tomatoes is a heartfelt, feel-good movie that blends friendship, resilience, and a bit of mystery. The storytelling jumps between past and present in a way that keeps you engaged, and the characters are both strong and memorable. It’s emotional without being overwhelming, and leaves you with a warm, nostalgic feeling. Definitely worth a watch.

Great movie

Fried Green Tomatoes isn’t just a movie you watch—it’s a story you feel deep down in your bones. It’s a beautiful blend of humor, heartbreak, resilience, and friendship that keeps you leaning in with every scene. The performances are simply unforgettable—Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker bring such authenticity that you forget you’re watching actors and instead feel like you’ve been welcomed into their world. What makes this film truly special is the way it weaves together two timelines, showing how stories and friendships carry strength across generations. It reminds you of the importance of loyalty, courage, and finding your voice, even when the world tries to quiet it. And of course, the Southern charm, laughter, and food (yes, the fried green tomatoes!) add a cozy touch that makes the whole experience feel like home. This is the kind of movie you return to when you need comfort, inspiration, or just a reminder of the power of human connection. It’s timeless, it’s heartfelt, and it deserves every bit of its classic status. Highly recommend—you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll carry the message with you long after the credits roll.

Love this.

I'm a simple person and I like simple things. Fried Green Tomatoes (set in Alabama in the 1920s, 1930s and 1980s) is right up my simple street despite others seeing complications where I seem to see mere simplicity. To my simple mind, the film is just as good as the book (by Fannie Flagg) if not better (though I advise reading the book as well). The plot itself is complicated and one needs to watch the film several times in order to 'get' it. But that's a major advantage for every time one watches the film one sees more and more - the sadness, the joy, the period charm, great characters and great character acting, hilarious moments that morph into marvellously moving scenes as well as surprises upon surprises. I first watched this film several years ago and am regretful that I haven't written a review of it before today. Well, having watched it again today, here's some catching up and I simply want to award it ten stars but Amazon won't let me. Therefore, this ten-star film gets Amazon's simple best - a mere five stars. I cannot recommend it highly enough: it's very close to being the greatest film of all time. Get it now and watch it time after time: you'll be like me and never tire of simple perfection.

Gran bel film che già conoscevo. Il DVD è arrivato nei tempi previsti, quindi ottimo venditore, e senza alcun tipo di danno.

Esta es una de las películas que es prudente tener en copia física y así no depender de catálogos en línea (streaming) ni de búsquedas en Internet. Vale la pena para verla varias veces.

Ein toller Film aus dem Leben mit starken Emotionen. Nimmt einen einfach mit in die Geschichte.

First obtained this movie on VHS and found it to be a very much better with this Blu-ray release the sound and video makes it a pleasure to watch again .