Fried Green Tomatoes | Idgie Saves Ruth From Her Abusive Husband | 30th Anniversary Extended Preview

[@letsalllovelein]

Idgie's entire appearance during the scene where she first visits Ruth at her home has me on my KNEES.

[@sochaoticnvsochaoticnv7232]

I saw this in the theater when I was 8 years old. When she walked up the steps with that short haircut, I gasped.

[@GladysKravitz42]

Drop dead gorgeous. The book was so wonderful, when I finished it I hugged it and cried for about a half hour.

[@rolenemuller5700]

Amazing book!!

[@petejohnson8397]

everybody needs a friend like Idgie. With that type of toughness it is no wonder that men crushed on her, even if men were not in her lane, so to speak.

[@monacaravetta]

I had the biggest crush on her!!

[@idontdogmail1669]

Many HAVE or HAD friends like Idgie and they had NOTHING BUT TROUBLE in their lives. Mouthy girls like that have a spirit in them that is greater than their capacity to support it and generally result in OTHERS SUFFERING as a result of the troubles brought on by that spirit in Idgie! All throughout history men have DIED defending Idgies, or themselves as a result of siding with Idgies! Aside from diseases and modern warfare, I'd presume most men died as a direct result of the women in their lives! This isn't about her "right" do do or say whay she wants, it's about the REAL WORLD realities of KNOWING YOUR PLACE in a dog eat dog world! Anyone that disagrees or has no clue what I speak has simply NOT encountered the right junkyard dog yet! Count your blessings!

[@mariannehavisham8323]

They were lovers

[@SjofnBM1989]

Yes......."friend"

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

"everyone needs a friend like Idgie..." Who can dispose of the body in the barbecue sauce.

[@chelseylin6724]

Everyone should watch this movie at least once in their life! It’s my absolute favorite movie ever! It just never gets old ♥️

[@michaelmclaughlin6376]

I've seen it 32 times! LOL.(And I'm a man)

[@githanjalialgama1601]

The book is even better ❤

[@meganfedor]

Read the book first.

[@haseulibae7083]

The comments calling them friends is killing me 🤣 Where's that "And historians called them friends" meme.

[@thatvalensteingirl]

"And they were roommates!" "oh my God, they were roommates,"

[@t3hpenguinofd00m]

In fairness, the film doesn't make it at all clear that they're lovers. You could interpret their onscreen love either as a great friendship, or as a great romance. It's a testament to the quality of filmmaking that both narratives work so well.

[@KL-zg7lu]

Does it really matter? That's unconditional love.

[@amymurch]

@@KL-zg7luI think it matters very much. Would you like your lifelong marriage/romantic relationship to be minimized to pals?

[@spacebar9733]

Literally in the book after Ruth dies she tells her brother “you know we were more than just friends.” Yall homophobes here in the comments saying it doesn’t matter or it’s up to interpretation. It does matter. And it’s not up to interpretation.

[@djenzo2450]

There are no words to properly describe how much I love this timeless movie a story of love, friendship and courage They just don't make movies like this anymore

[@DJÄRVSKIN]

I wholeheartedly agree- I cry hard every time I watch this movie… just affects me so much

[@rolenemuller5700]

So true

[@sochaoticnvsochaoticnv7232]

Seeing this in the movie theater at 8 years old, sitting beside of my grandma... That memory alone lets me know there is a Heaven.

[@ericnvee]

Oh me too! I was about to comment the same thing ❤

[@jessicamoore1314]

Mine wouldn’t let me see it 😢

[@j.robertson9025]

I remember watching this movie with my mom and saying, “Those two are gay for each other.” She was like, “Your generation thinks everyone is gay!” Then I looked it up and, yep, they were totally gay for each other.

[@zyxw2000]

More like bisexual. I read the book too.

[@ahdorbfidks]

@@zyxw2000i don’t know how to be bisexual for someone and i’m bisexual just say gay it’s okay!

[@dezputtyranger2724]

I love this movie so much me and my kids will be going to Juliet Georgia this summer to walk the streets!! Of whistle stop!!! I will probably cry!! This movie means so much to me! I worked as a CNA over 11 years and I heard many Beautiful stories just like this one!!! Just hold a special place in my heart!! LONG LIVE TOWANDA!!

[@dezputtyranger2724]

And Buddy reminded me of my Uncle Jeff he passed away October 18th 1991 and he was 16 years old driving his truck and he got hit by a train.

[@monacaravetta]

How was your trip? I hope it was an amazing!!! One of my all-time favorite films too!!

[@dezputtyranger2724]

@@monacaravetta oh my God it was so amazing!!! I've been waiting my whole life to go do that!!!

[@brianmate241]

That's Juliette, GA. Lived near by for 25 years.

[@nnovahsjones82]

I never realized they were in love until I got older. I now need to read the book.

[@janetgood6332]

it's way more clear in the book!

[@nancydemoss2945]

I have the book. Fannie Flagg was a jewel!

[@meganfedor]

I always try to read a book first if there's a movie adaptation. I used to work in the library services, where there was a saying; "Never judge a book by its movie."

[@oompa_loompa1448]

"I'm gonna kill him." She meant that.

[@letsalllovelein]

She didn't though- she just cooked him and served him to the masses 💀

[@vickenator]

@@letsalllovelein Wasn't that actually Sipsey and George who did the cooking, though? You're right that it wasn't Idgie who hit him on the head and killed him.

[@themermaidstale5008]

@@vickenatorIf I recall,Sipsey’s daughter bashed him with the skillet. He came to take the baby, but the secret’s in the sauce.

[@tammylewis2408]

She pulled a "Goodbye Earl!!!"

[@maddi1558]

The book is obviously different, and I know they couldn't make it as explicitly stated in the book, but at least you can tell by the acting how in love they are with each other.

[@maryfrancisoconnor2601]

They are not "in love with one another"; they're friends. I saw them on set as I lived in the area at the time. We asked questions. The movie isn't a "lgbtq" anything movie. It's a movie about two very close friends. Go back to the gutter and get new material. This one is NOT that type of movie. If that's something you're looking for, this isn't it.

[@ragingzim]

@@maryfrancisoconnor2601Absolutely deranged.

[@peacock294]

​@maryfrancisoconnor2601 no hate to you, i understand where youre coming from. Maybe a little context might help you understand. The film is based on a book. In the book there were more explicit romantic scenes that made it obvious they were in love. Since the film was released in 1991 they had to cut out these scenes as being gay wasnt widely accepted back then. Also, the author of the book is gay

[@creativewriter3887]

@@maryfrancisoconnor2601 Hate much? two humans loving and supporting each other regardless of gender is NOT 'gutter'. Maybe you need to come in from the Middle Ages. And it was the 90s, the movie COULD intimate they were closer, if not out and out saying so, but so what? Ruth was very fortunate to have friends like Idgie and such.

[@hkburrows]

@@maryfrancisoconnor2601 Hey Mary! The 1800s are calling, they want you back lol. Just another sad bigot.

[@juditmolnar6535]

The bee charmer and Ruth. Love them, adore the movie ❤ 😍

[@nekocindy551]

May in our moments we most need it, that we all have a little Idgie in us all. Be there for your people y'all, sometimes we're all they've got.

[@terepatrick7640]

One of the best movies ever!!

[@noaha9604]

The book is even better! a must in every library!

[@monique4540]

Yes i love this fim reminds me of home

[@Bot-j6x]

Ikr

[@tenderpawsm473]

The implied cannibalism is bizarre.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

@@tenderpawsm473 It wasn't just implied.

[@helloworld3943]

"Looks like your wife's leaving you Mr!" loooool

[@thefabraja]

They don't make movies like this anymore 😪 😢 . So legendary 🙌🏽.

[@deborahmains8289]

"Secret's in the sauce"... Great movie.

[@ucfknight01]

This is one of my favorite movies- makes me tear up every time :)

[@essexgal2085]

My favourite film of all time. Never tire of watching it.

[@PaigeIrene15]

I remember my mom showing me this movie when I was younger and I was infatuated by the story telling and how well they expressed different aspects of the story without saying it out loud

[@teiece7890]

Jesus the way he kicked her down the stairs. I was so relieved her face fell onto a cushion or something, omg

[@SN-sz7kw]

“Secret’s in the sauce!” Absolute darkest of humor. 😂😂😂

[@CarolPotts-df6mf]

The book is so much different but paints a much clearer picture of their relationship. Love the movie too.

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

I need a friend like this to save me from my situation.

[@Mother.Mulberry]

Only you can save you, but a good friend can give you courage ❤

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

@@Mother.Mulberry wrong. Someone could offer me a place to live & little bit of money to get me on my feet and back home USA. I could see how your statement fits for most people, but not mine.

[@Walls2008]

What's your situation?

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

@@Walls2008 stuck in an abusive relationship in a different country and I have no where to live back home in the USA and I'm also dead broke.

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

@@Walls2008 I don't want to involve authorities because that would just put me out on the streets here in this country. I just want some kind of miracle to happen where someone gives me either a place to live (alone & safe) or enough money to get my feet back home where I can get a job & live a peaceful life.

[@caitlynkelly4312]

I've seen this often enough to know when to stop so I don't get torn up about it ... I love this movie Thank you for posting this

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Of course they were in love, it's a love story for what I understand, but as a kid, I didn't see it like that, the movie was a great lesson in friendship.

[@zyxw2000]

It's more implicit in the book.

[@AngelusaNobilis]

Girls think they need the love of a man. Nah fam. Best friendship is the purest love ever.

[@luxitos2867]

Book canon they're in love with each other. The food fight scene was the director's metaphor for their lovemaking.

[@KellyRyan-k9k]

Back then they were told they did. We are still told this growing up in the south. That simply isn't the truth

[@astrohaute]

Friendship is an interesting word lol

[@cs-zr9xy]

“Friendship” 😂 they were lovers darling

[@heatherturner2366]

I got the impression that they're novias

[@rj-zz8im]

One of the best films ever made.

[@rexross7086]

This was just on tv a few days ago. i started to watch but had to leave. This one and The Help i will watch when on

[@MH_Bikes]

@@rexross7086 Now there's a movie night. ❤️

[@TonyGalla-kw4hw]

I never could watch the part when Ruth dies. Idgy's pain was too big, too raw, even if it was just a movie. Kathy Bates was so needed in this wonderful but powerfully deep movie, sgmhe kept all of us from crying full forward. .You want Iidgy and Ruth to be together forever cause for Idgy that was all the family she ever had. She loved once,,and thats all her heart could take. There are a few great movies that when you see them, the characters are so vividly protryed by the actors in the movie, you forget it's a movie. You want to believe that once upon a time there was a Ruth and Idgy who loved each other deeply, and thats all that was important. Except of course the Fried Green Tomatoes.

[@ellenchavez2043]

Didn't the husband end up as BBQ?

[@jadefire2817]

Sure did. "The secret's in the sauce. Or so I've been told."

[@fifilapoof7490]

That was the implication.

[@julieclayton-west624]

He sure did.

[@nedraleggett6837]

Yes😅

[@cbkqmom]

😂 such a good movie

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Every gal needs a Big George as a friend.

[@tenderpawsm473]

What did Ruth's mother do when Frank was beating her daughter??

[@jealousharibo]

It was explained in the book: her mother had cancer and was bed bound and suffered horribly. Both her and Ruth depended on Frank completely. She was the one who told Ruth to escape as she was dying.

[@sarahjamiesonn]

I'll never get tired of this movie

[@mythal0620]

I have no words for how much I love this film. Together with "Antonia's World", it made me realise how right I was about my discomfort in this world - and how right I was about my love of women. 🏳‍🌈

[@kathyheavner3585]

You might have missed the point....

[@gracehaven5459]

​@kathyheavner3585 Miss Kathy you do of course realize that the book is explicitly LGBT...Correct? 🤨🤨 shame on you for missing that

[@kathyheavner3585]

@@gracehaven5459 didn't read the book. I'm sure it was

[@gracehaven5459]

@@mythal0620 what is Antonia's World?

[@Imjane-wr6tx]

Do you mean My Antonia?

[@Lu.J16]

My favorite movie!!!

[@rocknrollmilitant]

I really wish I could find the cannibalism scene on here. That was the best part.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

That was awesome 😂

[@wilmabaker4500]

This was one of the best movies I have ever seen.❤❤

[@selkertazumi9660]

I need to watch this movie again. That scence, only shows and prove why women choose the Bear and 4B movement. And he knew she was pregnant.

[@csmith563]

6:33 about what I had to do when moved in with my mother, discovered how many had been taking advantage. One lost color to his face when I mentioned calling the sheriff..

[@lauradougherty8426]

One of my mom’s favorite movies I love watching it with her, but I haven’t seen it in years

[@spirals73]

As an aside, I LOVE Ruth's hair in this. I've done the style but it's a lot of work.

[@YmaRebaul]

Although it wouldn't have been the same movie, I always wished Ruth had been the type of lady to arm herself and not be afraid to use it.

[@RayF6126]

Then she'd likely be arrested for killing her husband after admitting to it from guilt.

[@HeatherNeese-o5u]

The book is so amazing ❤❤❤

[@stephanielaurent3888]

The abusive husband reminds me of the sadistic Boggs in "The Shawshank Redemption."

[@MH_Bikes]

One of my favourite movies, the investigating officer eats the evidence; "The secret's in the sauce."

[@stevencramsie9172]

Idgie looks like a time traveler compared to everybody else, with that hairstyle. Not sure what the filmmakers were thinking.

[@korinnab.2318]

It has nothing to do with the filmakers. The book says that she kept her hair short like that because she was a tomboy and didn't want to have long hair

[@amywright2811]

Hahahaaaa. Brilliant. The good auld lesbob time traveller look. Hawt❤

[@c.g.bspendersashtray3037]

That was a typical haircut from that time. The only difference is that she didn't style her hair into fingerwaves.

[@license2kilttheplaidlad640]

I never noticed Jessica tandys character in the parts from the past and I've watched this a whole bunch of times

[@completestranger922]

She's in the very beginning, when Buddy greets her as he's carrying Idgie.

[@helenpettey7737]

What a fabulous movie this is

[@NZDee81]

Ruth and Idgie

[@greerphillips4756]

I need all of the outfits that both Idgie and Ruth wear in the entire movie.

[@simonandrade118]

Exelente película, también tiene la mejor escena, Donde muero Ruth ❤👏

[@kezzie40]

Such a beautiful film. One of my favourites

[@Ktakahashi18]

This was such a wonderful movie. 😊

[@julieclayton-west624]

Ahhhhh the BBQ sure came in handy. Excellent movie.

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

One of the best movies i ever seen ❤️🌹👍🇸🇪

[@serenitygilles7064]

southern boy heroes....and yes they exsist 🥰 I have never watched this movie, think I might have to.

[@BestAuntieEver]

Such a great movie!!

[@joshuaross8471]

Best dang ribs ever!😁

[@newman653]

It's the special sauce !

[@marialorenanieva1754]

Me encanta esta pelicula!!!

[@SophieKopf]

I adore this movie!

[@Canev821]

Such a great movie I feel it’s so southern to like it really had that spirit

[@TTraveller3]

Brilliant movie!

[@SunshineCatwoman]

I've never understood why women throw away their wedding rings. They're made of gold, so SELL them.

[@loveinthematrix]

It’s the message it sends

[@cathybostwick405]

I flushed mine

[@Craighnadun1743]

Magnifique film j ai adoré ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fannybrice4264]

Love both, the book and the Film

[@Cait311]

I always thought they were in love, upset they didn't kiss or anything lmfao

[@parrotcracker6629]

They were in love at least that’s what it says in the book. But there are more types of love than romance.

[@Cait311]

@@parrotcracker6629 it was clear it was romantic, nobody does that kind of stuff with their bestfriends.. there's sexual tension.. I also wouldn't say I was "in love" with my best friends or family friends.. that's a romantic thing

[@janetgood6332]

Read the book, it's great. And they were in love.

[@JeantheSecond-ip7qm]

They couldn’t have gotten away with that in a Hollywood movie in 1991.

[@zyxw2000]

@@JeantheSecond-ip7qm Yes, they could have. Gay men were already in films in the '70's.

[@leslieswinney47]

I love this movie ❤

[@Scorpio13-59]

I freaking love this!!!!

[@alyssaboyett3615]

It’s been thirty years when it came out.

[@TraciFix]

One of my fav movies, the book is great too

[@joygernautm6641]

I truly believe that this movie was the inspiration for the Dixie chicks “earl had to die”

[@klmoll]

Same!

[@leahfox7076]

You might upset Big George.

[@ursaamajorr]

I loooved this movie as a kid ❤❤

[@Eugeniadella]

Love this movie ❤❤❤

[@bineluhr5866]

Best movie ever❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethhirst9419]

I love this movie!

[@sarebear4351]

I didn't know there was a book 😢 i would have read it before watching the movie

[@DaisyMae127]

The chills I get from that bible quote 😢

[@gardeniarodriguezcastillo]

Towanda!!!

[@tenderpawsm473]

What did Idgie say at 0.54? Mama said to give you this what?

[@amypotter1000]

Pie

[@ellenrittgers990]

Didn’t he end up being a town barbecue?

[@zyxw2000]

Yes, and the secret is in the sauce.

[@bille77]

They shuuure don't make no pictures like dat no mo.

[@drake3681]

And then Frank went to Kentucky and joined the marshall service.

[@glazierblue573]

😨 errrr at 5.58 when that prat husband is just about to hit Ruth, did anyone else notice the person in the hat standing at the back door? Am I the only person to see her/him? Then they just vanished! Were they suppose to be there? Was that in the script or in the book? It wasnt mentioned? was it an over site mistake in the movie cut? Seriously what was that?😱👻

[@coffeetime5995]

@glazierblue573 Go back to 5:20 when you see Frank's truck pull up, there's a guy in the back of the truck...I think that's him at 5:58.

[@glazierblue573]

@@coffeetime5995 your right! Thank God... for a moment there, I was actually a little worried I was losing my mind. Lol such a relief

[@GD-ec2xu]

The hair and makeup people really messed up on this movie. Idgie looks like she walked out of 1983 talking to some lady from 1935. I saw this clip and thought it was some sort of time travel movie

[@nicolad8822]

There were plenty of short bob hairstyles in the 1930s, it they weren’t curled and set this is how they might look?

[@zyxw2000]

I loved Mary Stuart Masterson in this. Such a strong woman. But it bothered me that they changed the ending of the book.

[@yvonnecamacho7887]

Did George not ride back with them?

[@marymintz9147]

Good question -- guess he didn't fit in the car with all of Ruth's trunks and boxes. But her husband would have been a lot more scared if George was standing right there when he came out of the house!

[@yvonnecamacho7887]

@@marymintz9147 Yes, that's true. I just wonder how far George had to walk back. They could have squeezed him in the car. I think this is an oversight, not done for a reason. After all, the movie is about mutual solidarity, but George is being overlooked here. Just my two cents. He is my favorite character.

[@whs-waterfox7034]

Looks like a couple of good Ole boys saved her to me.

[@squarebear619]

Here we have the chief reason for racism. When they aren't all banded together they're scared.

[@aznilsson]

& Banded together because they’re scared?

[@annaolsson5441]

Clearly in love.

[@annverdone5637]

❤❤

[@jennydavis1790]

I love igie to Wanda

[@raedog68]

Tawanda!!!!

[@colettelee1162]

Secret's in the sauce

[@SonicsChaos]

Quiet people with knives me😱

[@AlanRichmon]

And your god would be my god. A good caption of the Bible (and i don't like that thing, but that use deserves capital letter in its name)

[@cynthiacassel]

I love the movie - but the videos just jerk my feelings around and I don’t enjoy watching them. Goodbye!

[@juliehall7040]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ub]

The husband is Raylan Givens's boss on Justified😮