“Irresistible” ’80s drama with “tear-jerker” plot and stacked cast finds new UK streaming home

The timeless, celebrity-filled film titled “Steel Magnolias” is your upcoming choice for a heartwarming viewing experience. However, keep in mind that it carries a mix of joy and sadness.

1989’s film features Julia Roberts who garnered her initial Oscar nod for this part, alongside Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine. The story spins around a beauty parlor situated in Louisiana.

On Rotten Tomatoes, praised as both a heart-wrenching drama and a hilariously hard-to-resist comedy, this movie can now be streamed in the UK on Amazon Prime Video.

The movie “Steel Magnolias” was adapted from a play with the same title, penned by its author, Robert Harling, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

Under the guidance of director Herbert Ross, this film, similar to the stage production, focuses on a close-knit circle of ladies gathering at the beauty salon run by Truvy Jones, portrayed by Dolly Parton.

The beauty salon serves as the hub of town chatter with Shelby Eatenton (Roberts), who is preparing for her upcoming wedding, being assisted by her mother M’Lynne (Field).

Additionally, a newcomer named Annelle Dupuy (played by Daryl Hannah), who appears timid, enters the group after being employed by Truvy. Right away, she’s questioned about her past by the town’s grump, Louisa “Ouiser” Boudreaux (MacLaine).

As a gamer putting together my dream cast for this movie: Olympia Dukakis steps into the role of the former town First Lady Clairee Belcher, Tom Skerritt is perfect as Shelby’s father and M’Lynne’s husband Drum, Sam Shepard embodies Truvy’s husband Spud, while Dylan McDermott brings Jackson Latcherie, Shelby’s groom-to-be, to life.

The movie, generally well-received with a 73% score from critics, can be found on Rotten Tomatoes. If you’re interested in seeing Julia Roberts in her earlier performances before her iconic role in Pretty Woman, which came out in 1990, this is definitely a film to consider watching.

Additionally, you can find the romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997), the drama “Fireflies in the Garden” (2011), as well as the series “Homecoming” and “Gaslit,” all starring Roberts, currently streaming on Prime Video.

Steel Magnolias is available to stream on Prime Video in the UK.

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2025-06-12 12:19