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Steel Magnolias

Seen it?

2012 | 90 min | Romance, Drama, TV Movie

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (74 on Metacritic), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

In an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, "Steel Magnolias" chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children - and hair and nails - all the important topics that truly unite and celebrate women.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 SAG Award and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kenny Leon

  • Queen LatifahM'Lynn
  • Alfre WoodardOuiser
  • Phylicia RashādClairee
  • Jill ScottTruvy
  • Adepero OduyeAnnelle
  • Dola RashadShelby
  • Tory KittlesJackson
  • Afemo OmilamiDrum
  • Lance GrossSammy
  • Anna ColwellNurse Pam