Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

  • PG-13
  • 09/27/2002 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 48m

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

Overview

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.

Andy Tennant

Director

C. Jay Cox

Screenplay

Douglas J. Eboch

Story

Cast

Reese Witherspoon's headshot

Reese Witherspoon

Melanie Smooter
Josh Lucas's headshot

Josh Lucas

Jake Perry
Patrick Dempsey's headshot

Patrick Dempsey

Andrew Hennings
Candice Bergen's headshot

Candice Bergen

Mayor Kate Hennings
Mary Kay Place's headshot

Mary Kay Place

Pearl Smooter
Fred Ward's headshot

Fred Ward

Earl Smooter
Jean Smart's headshot

Jean Smart

Stella Kay Perry
Ethan Embry's headshot

Ethan Embry

Bobby Ray

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