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Steel Magnolias

  • 1989
  • PG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
59K
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Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)
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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold.

  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writer
    • Robert Harling
  • Stars
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Olympia Dukakis
    • Sally Field
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    59K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    920
    382
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Robert Harling
    • Stars
      • Shirley MacLaine
      • Olympia Dukakis
      • Sally Field
    • 181User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Daryl Hannah, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)
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    Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)

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    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Ouiser Boudreaux
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Clairee Belcher
    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • M'Lynn Eatenton
    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Truvy Jones
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Annelle Dupuy Desoto
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Drum Eatenton
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Spud Jones
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Jackson Latcherie
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Sammy Desoto
    Bill McCutcheon
    Bill McCutcheon
    • Owen Jenkins
    Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth
    • Aunt Fern
    Knowl Johnson
    • Tommy Eatenton
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Jonathan Eatenton
    Bibi Besch
    Bibi Besch
    • Belle Marmillion
    Janine Turner
    Janine Turner
    • Nancy Beth Marmillion
    James Wlcek
    James Wlcek
    • Marshall Marmillion
    Ronald Young
    • Drew Marmillion
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Robert Harling
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After a poor take, director Herbert Ross reprimanded Dolly Parton and asked her if she could act. She replied "No, but it's your job to make me look like I can!"
    • Goofs
      When Truvy is preparing Shelby's hair for her wedding, she takes out the same rollers three times.
    • Quotes

      Ouiser Boudreaux: I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood 40 years!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Harlem Nights/The Little Mermaid/Steel Magnolias/Valmont (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      I Got Mine
      Written and Performed by Ry Cooder

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews181

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    Based On A Real Life Incident
    This film is worth watching for two reasons. First, it is based on a tragic, real life event. As such, an enhanced credibility sustains the film's underlying premise, and thus renders a much greater potential for viewer impact and depth of meaning, as opposed to a work of fiction. Second, quite aside from its autobiographical roots, the film has entertainment value, expressed mostly as snappy, funny dialogue, delivered competently by an ensemble cast of likable actresses. Attention to detail in costumes and production design, and adroit film editing, further amplify the film's overall technical quality.

    "Steel Magnolias" is a story about the close knit relationships between six ordinary Southern women, living in a small town in Louisiana. The film has a homespun, unpretentious feel to it, rather like "Fried Green Tomatoes".

    The plot alternates between humorous, small, everyday events and good-natured quips, on the one hand ... and on the other hand, the seriousness and heartache attendant to life's unexpected crises. Through the laughs and tears, the six women learn to endure hard times, and thus emerge from their struggles with grace and dignity.

    Finding something to criticize here is not easy. I can think of several changes that I would have made, to satisfy my own personal preferences. But the film is solid and substantial, as is. I suppose one could zero in on the acting. A couple of the cast members overact their parts, at some point or another in the film.

    Overall, "Steel Magnolias" is technically well made. And the content engages our interest, as a result of its true-to-life theme, its all star cast, and some very clever dialogue.
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    • Lechuguilla
    • Apr 23, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magnolien aus Stahl - Die Stärke der Frauen
    • Filming locations
      • Taylor House - 320 Jefferson, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Rastar Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $84,614,512
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,425,440
      • Nov 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,759,512
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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