Fried Green Tomatoes
Amidst her own personality crisis, a southern housewife meets an outgoing old woman who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two young women who experienced hardships and love in 1920s Whistle Stop, Alabama.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: mild violence, mild language
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Is "Fried Green Tomatoes" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Fried Green Tomatoes" is "Moderate" (23/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Fried Green Tomatoes" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 78/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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