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Sweet Home Alabama

2002·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes39%78%
IMDb6.2Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes39%78%

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyFish-Out-of-Water StorySouthern CharmIdentity CrisisSecond ChancesWholesome RomanceFeel-Good MovieFamily RootsCharming Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Louis D'Esposito, Andy Tennant, Eric Yellin
Written by:
C. Jay Cox, Douglas J. Eboch
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, Jeanne McCarthy, Juel Bestrop
Composed by:
George Fenton, Scott Millan, Christopher T. Welch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sweet Home Alabama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sweet Home Alabama legally?

NetflixfuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

Sweet Home Alabama is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sweet Home Alabama rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Sweet Home Alabama?

1 h 48 min

Sweet Home Alabama runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sweet Home Alabama?

Critics42
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Sweet Home Alabama higher (67) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Sweet Home Alabama in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sweet Home Alabama?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sweet Home Alabama in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Sweet Home Alabama, including Divorce Is Temporary, Forced Out of the Closet, Failed Attempt at Drama.