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Steel Magnolias

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
54K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,040
299
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writer
    • Robert Harling(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Olympia Dukakis
    • Sally Field
Top credits
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writer
    • Robert Harling(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Olympia Dukakis
    • Sally Field
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    • 170User reviews
    • 38Critic 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 and Sally Field 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)

    Top cast

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

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    Did you know

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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 At the Movies: 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 reviews170

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Probably my favorite movie...
    Although there are several films that I would rank in the top ten best of all time, this is probably my favorite, and is a good past time to watch that never lets me down. As many times as I've seen this film (and it's a lot), it never fails me; with tears, laughter and excellent acting and reality. Julia Roberts, as I recall was nominated for her portrayal as a young woman with diabetes, and in my opinion, should have won for this and not for "Erin Brockovich". But, the real gem and overlooked one in the movie is Sally Field. This is by far and away, her best role and performance she ever snagged, and nailed, and I rank her performance in this as one of my top five best performances in motion picture history of all time.

    All the characters and performances in this are excellent, including one such, by Daryl Hannah, who I don't care for, but love in this movie. In fact, her character Anell, is the only role I've ever liked her in, and applaud her work in it.

    Among the cast there are very few men, but my favorite is Tom Skerrit, who plays Sally Field's husband, and father to Julia Robert. Shirley MaClain, Olympia Dukakis, and Dolly Parton are the other three co-stars, that follow behind the three previous, and all make their characters unique.

    The basis of the film, is a beauty parlor, and although it might sound hokey, it's really not. Some might call it a chick flick, but I have to say that I know men have even gotten teary-eyed from this film. It's wonderfully directed, only in that, it makes you feel apart of the never ending friendship that's between this group of women. The experiences that they have and the trials and tribulations they go through. Although not the whole movie is set in the hair salon, a good portion of the film is, but it is done in just the right amount, and is written very well.

    I recommend it for girls of all ages, and men who want to impress their girlfriends with a great flick for a Friday night. It is one of the best films of all time, and if for no other reason, you should watch this merely to see the performance Sally Field gives, because it is amazing.
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    • Apr 8, 2006

    Details

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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
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    Technical specs

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

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