Fried Green Tomatoes

In this heartwarming drama directed by Jon Avnet, the story unfolds through the friendship between a discontented housewife, Evelyn Couch, and an elderly woman, Ninny Threadgoode, whom she meets in a nursing home. As Ninny recounts tales of her youth in 1920s Alabama, the narrative shifts to the lives of two spirited women, Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, whose bond defies societal norms. The film features standout performances by Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker. Notably, the film received two Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Supporting Actress. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.