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Sweet Home Alabama
🎬 Movie

Sweet Home Alabama

2002 · 108 min Comedy Romance
⭐ 6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Sweet Home Alabama has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Melanie Smooter

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Jake Perry

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Andrew Hennings

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Mayor Kate Hennings

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Pearl Smooter

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Earl Smooter

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Stella Kay Perry

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Bobby Ray

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Lurlynn

Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Sheriff Wade

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