1989 Dolly Parton Film Classic Quietly Leaving Netflix in July, Only a Short Time Left to Watch
A classic Dolly Parton film from 1989 is quietly leaving Netflix on July 1. That means you only have weeks left to watch it for the first time or rewatch it again.
Steel Magnolias will depart the streaming channel on July 1, reported the website What's on Netflix. The departure is part of the streaming channel's ongoing monthly rotation of licensed titles, which regularly sees popular films come and go without much notice.
The film classic starred an ensemble cast led by Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts. Together, the cast brought to life a tightly woven story of friendship, resilience, and humor set in a small Louisiana town.
Their lives are centered around a small-town beauty salon, where gossip, laughter, and support all blended into the fabric of everyday life.
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Dolly Parton played the quick-witted and warm-hearted Truvy Jones, the owner of the salon at the story's center. Her character served as the glue of the group and offered humor, advice, and steady support.
Steel Magnolias gave a grounded look at female friendship spanning different generations. It captured how those bonds shifted over time but still managed to sustain themselves throughout all of life's challenges.
Roberts won a Golden Globe Award in 1989 in the category of Best Supporting Actress for the role of Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie. It was her first industry award.
Ironically, Roberts wasn't the first choice for the role that launched her career at the age of 20. As reported by Variety, the actress admitted during a visit to Watch What Happens Live that "Meg Ryan was supposed to be in Steel Magnolias, and she was still filming When Harry Met Sally, so I got that part."
Thirty-seven years after Steel Magnolias debuted, the film remains one of the most beloved in Dolly Parton's wheelhouse. Even as it exits Netflix, the film continues to resonate with audiences who keep coming back for its humor, heart, and unforgettable performances.
Related: What Dolly Parton Told Julia Roberts on the Set of ‘Steel Magnolias' Left Her Speechless
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 7:42 AM.