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      Steel Magnolias

      PG Now Playing 1h 58m Comedy Drama List
      73% 82 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Six icons of the silver screen -- Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts -- come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby, newly married and joyfully pregnant, even though her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. A classic story of family, strength in women, and big southern hair, the big screen is the perfect way to experience the Magnolia's Louisiana charm and celebrate 35 years of Steel Magnolias. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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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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      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 Richard A bit campy and with a surprisingly dramatic end but it is very well acted and has a lot of humor and heart along the way. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/23 Full Review Jordan P Steel Magnolias is my all time favorite movie. It's got an incredible all-star cast each turning in emotional, poignant performances. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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      Synopsis Six icons of the silver screen -- Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts -- come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby, newly married and joyfully pregnant, even though her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. A classic story of family, strength in women, and big southern hair, the big screen is the perfect way to experience the Magnolia's Louisiana charm and celebrate 35 years of Steel Magnolias.
      Director
      Herbert Ross
      Producer
      Victoria White
      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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