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Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

โ€œSometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,794 votes 1h 48m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#87 of 154 films from 2002 #1685 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Andy Tennant ยท Written by C. Jay Cox, Douglas J. Eboch

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Overview

New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secretsโ€”including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.

Cast

Reese Witherspoonas Melanie Smooter
Josh Lucasas Jake Perry
Patrick Dempseyas Andrew Hennings
Candice Bergenas Mayor Kate Hennings
Mary Kay Placeas Pearl Smooter
Fred Wardas Earl Smooter
Jean Smartas Stella Kay Perry
Ethan Embryas Bobby Ray
Melanie Lynskeyas Lurlynn
Courtney Gainsas Sheriff Wade
Mary Lynn Rajskubas Dorothea
Rhona Mitraas Tabatha Wadmore-Smith
Nathan Lee Grahamas Frederick Montana
Sean Bridgersas Eldon

Facts

Release dateSeptember 26, 2002
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$180,622,424 (6.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0256415

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Questions

How long is Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,794 votes, which places it #87 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 44%) and #1685 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: EverAfter (1998), The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020), Anna and the King (1999).
Who stars in Sweet Home Alabama?
Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Smooter; Josh Lucas as Jake Perry; Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings; Candice Bergen as Mayor Kate Hennings; Mary Kay Place as Pearl Smooter; Fred Ward as Earl Smooter.
What is Sweet Home Alabama rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sweet Home Alabama?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6805.

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