The classic 1989 film "Steel Magnolias," starring country music icon Dolly Parton, is currently available for streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. For those seeking to rent the movie, it can also be found on Amazon.
Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, was celebrated for her multifaceted career. She was a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, received two Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song ("9 to 5") and her song "Travelin' Thru," and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie in 2021 for "Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square." She was also honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Her acting roles included a memorable performance in the 1980 comedy "9 to 5," alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. "Steel Magnolias," a star-studded film from 1989, featured Parton in a cast that included Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Olympia Dukakis.
"Steel Magnolias" can be streamed on Paramount+ through its Essential or Premium plans. The Essential plan is ad-supported and costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan, which includes Showtime and live CBS, is $13.99 per month. Both plans offer a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Paramount+ can also be accessed through YouTube, which provides its own free trial options.
Alternatively, the film is available for free streaming on Pluto TV. On Amazon, "Steel Magnolias" can be rented for $3.99. Additionally, Paramount+ can be added to existing Hulu or Amazon accounts for $13.99 per month, with free trial periods available for new subscribers to those platforms.