Both actresses were nominated for awards for their performances, and the film is well-remembered for its emotional depth, especially the famous Thanksgiving dinner scene and the final act.

So if you're looking for the movie where they appear together → . If you just remembered a Julia Roberts Southern beauty-parlor film → Steel Magnolias .

You're likely thinking of the 1990 comedy-drama — but note: Susan Sarandon is not in that film. The cast includes Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Olympia Dukakis.