Sweet Home Alabama

2002·108'

Andy Tennant

ComedyRomance

★ 6.4

Letterboxd TMDB #11529

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

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.

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

Melanie Lynskey Lurlynn

Courtney Gains Sheriff Wade

Mary Lynn Rajskub Dorothea

Rhona Mitra Tabatha Wadmore-Smith