Sweet Home Alabama
"Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It."
Originally released in 2002. Sweet Home Alabama is a comedy/romance film. directed by Andy Tennant.
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, and Patrick Dempsey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,627 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$180.6M
6.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $180,622,424
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Original Film
- D&D Films
- Pigeon Creek Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant.
How long is Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Sweet Home Alabama released?
Sweet Home Alabama was released on September 26, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Home Alabama?
The main cast of Sweet Home Alabama includes Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place.
Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?
Sweet Home Alabama has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,627 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.