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Steel Magnolias

Play trailer Poster for Steel Magnolias PG Released Nov 15, 1989 1h 58m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.
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Steel Magnolias has jokes and characters to spare, which makes it more dangerous (and effective) when it goes for the full melodrama by the end.

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Peter Goddard Toronto Star Director Herbert Ross' attempts to tart up the original are fussy and clumsy by turns. May 3, 2024 Full Review Joe Pollack St. Louis Post-Dispatch MacLaine is wonderful, and she ought to be. She has all the best lines, and is the freest spirit in the Louisiana community. May 3, 2024 Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer For all of its faults, Magnolias is in good company. Rated: 2.5/5 May 3, 2024 Full Review Carolyn Clay Boston Phoenix Director Ross has so overburdened and overdecorated the little comedy that it goes as flat as uncorked Coke. May 3, 2024 Full Review Hal Lipper Tampa Bay Times Knowing the story hardly lessens Steel Magnolias impact or its humor, still its strongest element. May 3, 2024 Full Review Bob Ross Tampa Tribune Herbert Ross is such a pro that his works is as unobtrusive as it is effective. Rated: 3/4 May 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Elodie M No words could describe my love for this film, not a single flaw. The cast was incredible and the overall movie was absolutely perfect. If you’re looking for a sad film, this is definitely the one for you, I’ve never cried the same way I cried at this movie! Julia Roberts once again amazes us with her outstanding performance as Shelby! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Kelsey c My favorite movie!! I love all the actors! 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review annaliese t I think the story is sweet but the movie lost me when they threaten to cut off some guy's private area. couldn't finish the movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Britta Y I am shocked at the lower score it deserves a 97% atleast in my opinion! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Gertrude F Well acted and effective story, but is a bit forgettable and felt rushed at times. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review R Z A terrific movie all the way through. Made me laugh and cry. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.
Director
Herbert Ross
Producer
Ray Stark
Screenwriter
Robert Harling, Robert Harling
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Rastar Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 15, 1989, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 5, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$79.4M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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