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The Sweetest Thing

2002Movie1 h 24 minR

ComedyRomance
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic325.6Rotten Tomatoes25%64%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A romantic comedy without the sugar.

Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.

Feels like

  • Raunchy Rom-Com
  • Female Friendship
  • Road Trip
  • Pop Culture References
  • Physical Comedy
  • Lighthearted
  • Early 2000s
  • Relationship Mishaps
  • Girl Power

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Roger Kumble
Written by
Nancy M. Pimental
Produced by
Cathy Konrad
Music by
Edward Shearmur

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 2002 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
April 12, 2002
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$43 million
Box office
$69 million
Available in
121 countries

Tropes

All Women Are Lustful, Artistic License – Geography, Bawdy Song +9

  • All Women Are Lustful
  • Artistic License – Geography
  • Bawdy Song
  • Bigger Is Better in Bed
  • Buddy Picture
  • Butt-Monkey
  • The Chikan
  • Title Drop
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • Coitus Uninterruptus
  • Shout-Out

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sweetest Thing?"

Questions about The Sweetest Thing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sweetest Thing?

Hulu

In the United States, The Sweetest Thing streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 82 other countries.

Is The Sweetest Thing worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is The Sweetest Thing good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Sweetest Thing make me laugh?

Funny

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

What tropes does The Sweetest Thing use?

All Women Are LustfulArtistic License – GeographyBawdy SongBigger Is Better in BedBuddy PictureButt-MonkeyThe ChikanTitle DropCringe ComedyMistaken for GayCoitus UninterruptusShout-Outand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including All Women Are Lustful, Artistic License – Geography, and Bawdy Song.