Steel Magnolias (1989)

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

What to watch after Steel Magnolias

• Driving Miss Daisy (1989) — Same feel: empathetic, feel-good
• Sweet Charity (1969)
• Pretty Woman (1990) — Same subject: loving
• Terms of Endearment (1983)
• Places in the Heart (1984)
• The Sunshine Boys (1975) — Herbert Ross directed both