PG-13

Fried Green Tomatoes

The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce.

1991 • 130 min • Drama · Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

1509 reviews

77 Audience · 1509 · 100%

Evelyn, a 1980s housewife, finds inspiration and friendship in the stories of two women, Idgie and Ruth, running a cafe in 1920s Alabama. Their bond faces hardship and prejudice, but ultimately triumphs through courage and loyalty.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Discussions of abuse and domestic violence
Racial slurs are used by some characters
A character is hit by a train
Brief, non-graphic cannibalism implied

What it models well

Female friendship and empowerment
Courage and standing up for others
Overcoming adversity
Love and loyalty

Talk about it after

Racial prejudice and injustice
The strength of female relationships
Coping with loss and grief

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Fried Green Tomatoes. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.