Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
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.
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Reese WitherspoonMelanie Smooter
Josh LucasJake Perry
Patrick DempseyAndrew Hennings
Candice BergenMayor Kate Hennings
Mary Kay PlacePearl Smooter
Fred WardEarl Smooter
Jean SmartStella Kay Perry
Ethan EmbryBobby Ray
Melanie LynskeyLurlynn
Courtney GainsSheriff Wade
Mary Lynn RajskubDorothea
Rhona MitraTabatha Wadmore-SmithKeywords
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What is Sweet Home Alabama about?
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.
How long is Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama has a runtime of 108 minutes.
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