Sweet Home Alabama

Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.

6.4
20021h 48m

Production

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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.

Trailers & Videos

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Sweet Home Alabama (trailer)

Cast

Photo of Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Melanie Smooter

Photo of Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Jake Perry

Photo of Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Andrew Hennings

Photo of Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Mayor Kate Hennings

Photo of Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Pearl Smooter

Photo of Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Earl Smooter

Photo of Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Stella Kay Perry

Photo of Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Bobby Ray

Photo of Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Sheriff Wade

Photo of Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Tabatha Wadmore-Smith

Photo of Nathan Lee Graham

Nathan Lee Graham

Frederick Montana

Photo of Kevin Sussman

Kevin Sussman

Barry Lowenstein

Photo of Thomas Curtis

Thomas Curtis

Young Jake

Photo of Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Young Melanie

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Reviews

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The Movie Mob

7/10

**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.

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