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Steel Magnolias

2012 · 90 min · Director: Kenny Leon ★ IMDb 5.4 · 2,563 ratings

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In this contemporary re-imagining of the beloved classic film, Steel Magnolias chronicles the extraordinary friendship of six remarkable Southern Women, there for each other through life's triumphs and tragedies. Funny, wise and richly human, this immensely moving film features a brilliant all-star cast, including Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Adepero Oduyem, Condola Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard.

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Steel Magnolias (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Empathy 30%, Sadness 25%, Love 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure

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  1. Love20%
  2. Humor15%

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The strongest emotional signals are Empathy, Sadness, Love. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.

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Cast

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Jill Scott

Truvy

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Adepero Oduye

Annelle

DR
Dola Rashad

Shelby

Tory Kittles

Jackson

AO
Afemo Omilami

Drum

LG
Lance Gross

Sammy

AC
Anna Colwell

Nurse Pam

JR
Jeff Rose

Dr. Judd

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Demetrius Bridges

Jonathan

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Tom Key

Owen Jenkins

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Liana Loggins

I.C.U. Patient

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Karen Beyer

Caterer

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Mark Anthony Brooks

Groom's Relative

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Deonna Young

Maid of Honor

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Jejuan Smith

Wedding (as Smith Jejuan)

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James Busler

Wedding / Reception Guest

Details

Directed by
Kenny Leon
Written by
Robert Harling, Sally Robinson
Type
Movies
Released
2012
Runtime
90 min
Country
United States
Ratings
★ IMDb 5.4 · 2,563 ratings
Feels mostly
Empathy
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