Steel Magnolias
"Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears."
Originally released in 1989. Steel Magnolias is a comedy/drama film. directed by Herbert Ross.
Starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (702 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$95.9M
6.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sally Field
as M'Lynn Eatenton
Dolly Parton
as Truvy Jones
Shirley MacLaine
as Ouiser Boudreaux
Daryl Hannah
as Annelle Dupuy
Olympia Dukakis
as Clairee Belcher
Julia Roberts
as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Tom Skerritt
as Drum Eatenton
Sam Shepard
as Spud Jones
Dylan McDermott
as Jackson Latcherie
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Sammy Desoto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $95,904,091
Production Companies
- Rastar Productions
- TriStar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel Magnolias about?
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.
Who directed Steel Magnolias?
Steel Magnolias was directed by Herbert Ross.
How long is Steel Magnolias?
Steel Magnolias has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Steel Magnolias released?
Steel Magnolias was released on November 15, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Steel Magnolias?
The main cast of Steel Magnolias includes Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis.
Is Steel Magnolias worth watching?
Steel Magnolias has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 702 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.