Steel Magnolias
1989 · 1h 57m · Comedy, Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
Six extraordinary friends. They share each other's laughter. They dry each other's tears.
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.
Directed by
Herbert RossWritten by
Robert Harling7.1Smart score
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based on play or musicalbeautybeauty saloncompassionatedistressingdysfunctional familyfamily dramafemale friendshiphairstylisthilariouskidney transplant louisianalovingmarriage problemsmother daughter relationshipmourningsentimentalsouthern usastrong womantroubled pasttype 1 diabeteswedding
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