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Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.

  • Sep 26, 2002
  • 1h 48m
  • PG-13

6.4/10

TMDB user score
1,820 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 comedy and romance film directed by Andy Tennant. Its leading cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 48 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 1,820 TMDB votes

Trailer

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Cast

  • Reese Witherspoon Melanie Smooter
  • Josh Lucas Jake Perry
  • Patrick Dempsey Andrew Hennings
  • Candice Bergen Mayor Kate Hennings
  • Mary Kay Place Pearl Smooter
  • Fred Ward Earl Smooter
  • Jean Smart Stella Kay Perry
  • Ethan Embry Bobby Ray
  • Melanie Lynskey Lurlynn
  • Courtney Gains Sheriff Wade
  • Mary Lynn Rajskub Dorothea
  • Rhona Mitra Tabatha Wadmore-Smith
  • Nathan Lee Graham Frederick Montana
  • Sean Bridgers Eldon
  • Fleet Cooper Clinton
  • Kevin Sussman Barry Lowenstein
  • Thomas Curtis Young Jake
  • Dakota Fanning Young Melanie

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