
Fried Green Tomatoes
“The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.”
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Jon Avnet
- Writers
- Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski
- Producers
- Norman Lear, Andrew Meyer, Anne Marie Gillen, Tom Taylor, Jon Avnet
- Production
- Act III Productions, Electric Shadow Productions, The Avnet/Kerner Company, The Rank Organisation
Frequently asked questions
What is Fried Green Tomatoes rated?
Fried Green Tomatoes has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 1.5K votes.
Who directed Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried Green Tomatoes was directed by Jon Avnet.
When was Fried Green Tomatoes released?
Fried Green Tomatoes was released in 1991.






















