Steel Magnolias

1989 PG 1h 59m DVD

Steel Magnolias

1989 PG 1h 59m DVD
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Featuring a star-studded cast, this bittersweet drama follows the abiding friendship among five tight-knit women who congregate at a beauty parlor in a small Louisiana town to laugh, cry and discuss their lives.
Cast
Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepard, Dylan McDermott, Janine Turner
Director
Herbert Ross
Format
DVD Streaming
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1, Pan-and-Scan 1.33:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Thai
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
CC
No
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. -
age 12+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 12+
age 12+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Steel Magnolias handles some mature material, including a mother watching her adult daughter die. Plus there are plenty of scatological epithets, and one woman curses a blue streak. The women also gossip relentlessly. Women may seem to rule the roost, but this is genteel Louisiana -- gender roles are firmly in place. Also, very few people of color appear. But this is ultimately an emotional, heartwarming story about friendship, family, and lifelong bonds.

Sexual Content

Shelby's fiancé surprises her when she's bathing.

Violence

Not applicable

Language

Plenty of scatological epithets, and one crusty woman curses a blue streak.

Social Behavior

Women may seem to rule the roost, but this is genteel Louisiana -- gender roles are firmly in place. Very few people of color appear. These women gossip mercilessly -- as one says (using the famous quote) "If you haven't anything nice to say, come sit by me."

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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