Sweet Home Alabama (2002) movie poster

Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

"Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It."
ThumbScore
👍 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 42% (RT: 38%, MC: 45) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,668 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Metacritic
45
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
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,668 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Andy Tennant cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2002 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 comedy, romance film directed by Andy Tennant. 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. The film has been rated by 1,668 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Sweet Home Alabama delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sweet Home Alabama (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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