Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Movie 1h 48m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2002, Sweet Home Alabama is a comedy and romance movie. It is directed by Andy Tennant. The cast includes Mary Lynn Rajskub, Patrick Dempsey and Jean Smart. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
62Tonight Score A balanced pick.
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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Cast & crew
- Andy TennantDirector
- Mary Lynn Rajskubas Dorothea
- Patrick Dempseyas Andrew Hennings
- Jean Smartas Stella Kay Perry
- Melanie Lynskeyas Lurlynn
- Fred Wardas Earl Smooter
- Candice Bergenas Mayor Kate Hennings
- Josh Lucasas Jake Perry
- Reese Witherspoonas Melanie Smooter
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Questions about Sweet Home Alabama
- What genre is Sweet Home Alabama?
- Sweet Home Alabama is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
- Who stars in Sweet Home Alabama?
- Mary Lynn Rajskub, Patrick Dempsey, Jean Smart, Melanie Lynskey, Fred Ward appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Sweet Home Alabama?
- Andy Tennant directed Sweet Home Alabama.
- How long is Sweet Home Alabama?
- Sweet Home Alabama runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Sweet Home Alabama?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
