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Sweet Home Alabama

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6.4/10 • 1.6K

2002-09-261h 48m

ComedyRomance

Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.

New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—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.

Directors
Andy Tennant
Editors
Tracey Wadmore-Smith

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Reese Witherspoon

    Reese Witherspoon

    Melanie Smooter

  2. Josh Lucas

    Josh Lucas

    Jake Perry

  3. Patrick Dempsey

    Patrick Dempsey

    Andrew Hennings

  4. Candice Bergen

    Candice Bergen

    Mayor Kate Hennings

  5. Mary Kay Place

    Mary Kay Place

    Pearl Smooter

  6. Fred Ward

    Fred Ward

    Earl Smooter

  7. Jean Smart

    Jean Smart

    Stella Kay Perry

  8. Ethan Embry

    Ethan Embry

    Bobby Ray

  9. Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie Lynskey

    Lurlynn

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The Movie Mob

Sep 15, 2022

7/10

Sweet Home Alabama's country charm gives a fun and lovable film some good flavor. Sweet Home Alabama doesn't necessarily revolutionize the romantic comedy genre, but it takes a fairly typical rom-com formula and sprinkles some southern charm and genuinely endearing characters resulting in a sweet and well-done film. It could just be the southerner in me, but watching Sweet Home Alabama feels a little like home. The small Alabama town with its historic buildings, tiny local bar, tight-knit community, lakes, and southern drawls remind me of how I grew up, which gives the movie some country flavor and a nostalgic vibe. There are some great funny moments, and watching the main characters develop throughout the film is pretty rewarding when it all comes together at the end. Sweet Home Alabama's tone and plot feel like a return to simpler times and a retreat from the chaos of everyday stress to a focus on what matters most: love, family, and good BBQ.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$30,000,000.00
Revenue
$180,622,424.00
Keywords
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