America's Sweethearts (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, America's Sweethearts is a comedy and romance film directed by Joe Roth, running about 102 minutes. “Hollywood's hottest couple just split up. It'll take more than special effects to reunite them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director.
Who’s in it. America's Sweethearts stars Julia Roberts as Kathleen "Kiki" Harrison, Billy Crystal as Lee Phillips, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Gwen Harrison and John Cusack as Eddie Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, America's Sweethearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $138.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 America's Sweethearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of America's Sweethearts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch America's Sweethearts (2001)?
- In US, America's Sweethearts is available to 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 America's Sweethearts worth watching?
- America's Sweethearts holds an audience score of 5.7 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 America's Sweethearts?
- America's Sweethearts stars Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Cusack and Hank Azaria.
- When was America's Sweethearts released?
- America's Sweethearts was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.