"Fried Green Tomatoes" is a 1987 film directed by Jon Avnet, based on the novel "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg. The story unfolds in the 1920s and 1980s, intertwining the lives of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two women who run a cafe in the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience, highlighting the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. It also features a modern-day storyline with Evelyn Couch, who learns valuable life lessons from the tales of Idgie and Ruth.