# Steel Magnolias (1989)

> At a Louisiana beauty parlour, a fiercely loyal circle of women turns gossip, humor, and solidarity into a way of surviving life’s deepest losses.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5908

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Herbert Ross
- Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepard
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098384/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sentimental, girls night, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of friendship, love, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

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