- Actors: Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Cicely Tyson
- Directors: Jon Avnet
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, Spanish, French
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: 15 Dec 1998
- Run Time: 137 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6305212112
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 131,054 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Kathy Bates stars as an unhappy wife trying to get her husband's attention in this amusing and moving 1991 screen adaptation of Fannie Flagg's novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. After befriending a lonely old woman (Jessica Tandy), Bates hears the story of a lifelong friendship between two other women (Mary Stuary Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker, seen in flashback) who once ran a cafe in town against many personal odds. The tale inspires Bates to take further command over her life, and there director Jon Avnet (Up Close and Personal), in his first feature, has fun with the film. Bates develops a real attitude toward her thickheaded spouse at home and some uppity girls in a parking lot, but dignity is generally the key to Avnet's approach with the story's crucial relationships. Tandy is a joy and clearly loves the element of mystery attached to her character, and Masterson and Parker are excellent in the historical sequences. --Tom Keogh
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Fried Green Tomatoes is a great film, most of us already know this, just as we know that the only thing it lacks is for the romantic relationship between Idgy and Ruth to be realised on screen. Do not expect this from the extended version, the only hint of mysterious deleted scenes is at the end of a special feature documentary; while the credits roll - Ruth and Idgy are lying on a blanket (during their honey excursion). I'm surprised it didn't make the cut of the extended version. However, the documentary is good and the extended scenes, in the film, add a little more depth to the emotional ties between the characters.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
we are in the UK still waiting for this version to be released years later. This USA version includes behind the scenes and interviews with the cast and director, this is the ultimate extra to a fantastic film. I am sad the relationships have been toned down, but this was like the colour purple, I can only hope a specially director's version will come out in years to come.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a real tear gerker. From the very beinging it has you in its story telling grip! Kathy is a bored and lonely housewife trying to sprose up her marriage. On a trip to the nursing home (to see a relative) she happens upon an old woman with a story to tell. The story she tells is one which will have you grabbing for the hankies to wipe away the tears. This powerful and moving film is a classic in its own righ and you should watch it.
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Fried Green Tomatoes DVD
I ordered a DVD that arrived within a few days. It looked brand new and my wife was vey pleased when she received it for Xmas. A great product at a good price.
Published 4 months ago by CSOMO1
Touching, funny study of friendship
Very well acted comedy/drama about the friendship (and unspoken love) between
two young women in the 1920's southern US. Read more
two young women in the 1920's southern US. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Gordon
Fried Green Tomatoes ayt the whistle stop cafe
The ultimate feelgood DVD. Every scene is superb. I guarantee you will watch it over and over again - suitable for all ages from eight to eighty - a real gem!
Published 20 months ago by Dolloper
Sweet, gentle tear-jerker
No matter how many times I watch this film, the charm of it's excessive sentimentality never fails to draw me in. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2007 by J. Roberts
One of my all time favourite movies
Fried Green Tomatoes is an excellent feel good movie with wonderful performances by Jessica Tandy, and Kathy Bates, highly recommended.
Published on 3 Aug 2005
completely unexpected
i had heard from some friends that i really should read a book called ' fried green tomatoes', and as im lazy i bought the dvd. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2004
why did they cut some scenes?
There was something seriously wrong with this film when i first watched it. Don't get me wrong, it what really good. It's just that i felt it was lacking in something. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2003
Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe [1991].
Fantastic. Easy to watch, great story, good acting and a twist at the end. My husband thought it was a girlie film and yet when he did watch it - he loved it too. Read more
Published on 9 July 2003 by Mrs C
Disappointing recut of original version
I saw the film soon after it first came out some ten years ago and have been looking forward to acquire it on DVD. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2002 by Robert D. Oeffner
Your line was nor long enough!
One of the most interestingly sad and funny films I have seen - ever. I watched it for the first time with my 12 year old son on TV(who was 8 years old at the time). Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2000
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