The Sweetest Thing (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, The Sweetest Thing is a comedy and romance film directed by Roger Kumble, running about 84 minutes. “A romantic comedy without the sugar.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Sweetest Thing stars Cameron Diaz as Christina Walters, Christina Applegate as Courtney Rockcliffe, Thomas Jane as Peter Donahue and Selma Blair as Jane Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sweetest Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sweetest Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweetest Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweetest Thing (2002)?
- In US, The Sweetest Thing is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sweetest Thing worth watching?
- The Sweetest Thing holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sweetest Thing?
- The Sweetest Thing stars Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Thomas Jane, Selma Blair and Jason Bateman.
- When was The Sweetest Thing released?
- The Sweetest Thing was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.