Sweet Home Alabama(2002)
“Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.”
Overview
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.
Director
Andy Tennant
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$181M
Cast
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
Jean Smart
as Stella Kay Perry
Ethan Embry
as Bobby Ray
Melanie Lynskey
as Lurlynn
Courtney Gains
as Sheriff Wade
Mary Lynn Rajskub
as Dorothea
Rhona Mitra
as Tabatha Wadmore-Smith
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$181M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Original Film • D&D Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Home Alabama?▼
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What is Sweet Home Alabama about?▼
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.
Who directed Sweet Home Alabama?▼
Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant and released in 2002. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Sweet Home Alabama?▼
Sweet Home Alabama has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Sweet Home Alabama?▼
The cast of Sweet Home Alabama includes 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 and more.
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