Sweet Home Alabama

Film - 2002 - Comedy, Romance

The story

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.

Directed by

Andy Tennant

Starring

Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place, Fred Ward

Where to watch

disney

Ratings

IMDb 6.2 out of 10

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Film · 2002 · Comedy · Romance

Sweet Home Alabama

76% match1h 42mPG
Disney+
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The story

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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IMDb
6.2 / 10
137k votes
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39%
Tomatometer
2.8 / 5
211k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Romance
Runtime1h 42m
RatedPG
Release2002-09-26
Where to watch
Disney+
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