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Sweet Home Alabama

2002Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes39%78%

A deeply romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Fish-Out-of-Water Story
  • Southern Charm
  • Identity Crisis
  • Second Chances
  • Wholesome Romance
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Family Roots
  • Charming Humor

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Andy Tennant
Written by
C. Jay Cox, Douglas J. Eboch
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Stokely Chaffin
Music by
George Fenton

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Facts

September 26, 2002 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
September 26, 2002
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$181 million
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Divorce Is Temporary, Forced Out of the Closet, Failed Attempt at Drama +9

  • Divorce Is Temporary
  • Forced Out of the Closet
  • Failed Attempt at Drama
  • Rom Com Job
  • Fat and Skinny
  • Babies Ever After
  • First Guy Wins
  • Mistaken for Cheating
  • Wham Line
  • Bridal Carry
  • Fish out of Water
  • Sweet Home Alabama

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweet Home Alabama?"

Questions about Sweet Home Alabama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Home Alabama?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sweet Home Alabama from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 34 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Sweet Home Alabama okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sweet Home Alabama good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Sweet Home Alabama make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Sweet Home Alabama a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$181 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $181 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Sweet Home Alabama use?

Divorce Is TemporaryForced Out of the ClosetFailed Attempt at DramaRom Com JobFat and SkinnyBabies Ever AfterFirst Guy WinsMistaken for CheatingWham LineBridal CarryFish out of WaterSweet Home Alabamaand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Divorce Is Temporary, Forced Out of the Closet, and Failed Attempt at Drama.