Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Director Jon Avnet
Evelyn Couch, a timid, unhappy housewife in her 40s, meets elderly Ninny Threadgoode in an Anderson, Alabama, nursing home where Evelyn's husband Ed's Aunt Vesta who has dementia is also staying. Over several encounters with Evelyn, Ninny tells her the story of the now abandoned town of Whistle Stop, and the people who lived there. The film's subplot concerns Evelyn's dissatisfaction with her marriage, 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, Alabama.
Evelyn Couch, a timid, unhappy housewife in her 40s, meets elderly Ninny Threadgoode in an Anderson, Alabama, nursing home where Evelyn's husband Ed's Aunt Vesta who has dementia is also staying. Over several encounters with Evelyn, Ninny tells her the story of the now abandoned town of Whistle Stop, and the people who lived there. The film's subplot concerns Evelyn's dissatisfaction with her marriage, 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, Alabama.
Details
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Country
- Studios
- Cast
- Awards
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Academy Awards 1992
- Actress in a Supporting Role
Golden Globe Awards 1992
- Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
BAFTA Awards 1993
- Best Leading Actress
Reviews
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I really enjoyed the clearly lesbian yearning throughout the movie. Really reminds me of the song goodbye Earl. Love a story where an abuser gets what's coming to him. Also, what can I say. I'm a simple man and Idgie was hot and her costumes especially were excellent. Detracting a star for cancer jump scare and most importantly the general white saviory vibes of the movie.
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