Sweet Home Alabama

PG-13

9/27/20021h 48m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ 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

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$30,000,000.00

Revenue:

$180,622,424.00

Key words:

new york city
marriage proposal
alabama
career woman
fashion designer
young love
deep south
social mobility
upward mobility

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

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Reviews (1)

The Movie Mob
Written 3 year(s) ago
7
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.