Sweet Home Alabama

"Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it."

2002 1h 48m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 1,798

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.”

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Cast

Reese Witherspoon
Melanie Smooter
Josh Lucas
Jake Perry
Patrick Dempsey
Andrew Hennings
Candice Bergen
Mayor Kate Hennings
Mary Kay Place
Pearl Smooter
Fred Ward
Earl Smooter
Jean Smart
Stella Kay Perry
Ethan Embry
Bobby Ray

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andy Tennant
Writers: C. Jay Cox, Douglas J. Eboch
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 6.0× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andy Tennant, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tracey Wadmore-Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0256415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Andy Tennant directs. Andrew Dunn behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Tracey Wadmore-Smith cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 6.0× over at the box office.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Directed by Andy Tennant, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tracey Wadmore-Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.".
8IMDB entry: tt0256415 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "new york city", "marriage proposal", "alabama", "career woman".

The technical file

Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Original score: George Fenton
Editing: Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Production design: Clay A. Griffith
Costume design: Sophie de Rakoff
Makeup / hair: Joani Yarbrough
Sound: Bob Beemer
Stunt coordinator: Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $30,000,000
Box office: $180,622,424
Return: 602% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

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The Movie Mob2022-09-15
★ 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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