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2002108 minComedy, Romance

Sweet Home Alabama

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Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching? With a rating of 6.402/10, this Comedy, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Sweet Home Alabama Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Reese Witherspoon
Reese WitherspoonMelanie Smooter
Josh Lucas
Josh LucasJake Perry
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick DempseyAndrew Hennings
Candice Bergen
Candice BergenMayor Kate Hennings
Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay PlacePearl Smooter
Fred Ward
Fred WardEarl Smooter
Jean Smart
Jean SmartStella Kay Perry
Ethan Embry
Ethan EmbryBobby Ray
Melanie Lynskey
Melanie LynskeyLurlynn
Courtney Gains
Courtney GainsSheriff Wade

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Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?

Sweet Home Alabama has received mixed reviews with a 6.402/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Romance movies.

Is Sweet Home Alabama hit or flop?

Sweet Home Alabama has received average ratings (6.402/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Sweet Home Alabama?

Sweet Home Alabama is a Comedy, Romance movie that New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—inc...

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Critic Reviews

The Movie MobSep 15, 2022
★ 7

**Sweet Home Alabama's country charm gives a fun and lovable film some good flavor.** Sweet Home Alabama doesn't necessarily revolutionize the romantic comedy genre, but it takes a fairly typical rom-com formula and sprinkles some southern charm and genuinely endearing characters resulting in a sweet and well-done film. It could just be the southerner in me, but watching Sweet Home Alabama feels a little like home. The small Alabama town with its historic buildings, tiny local bar, tight-knit community, lakes, and southern drawls remind me of how I grew up, which gives the movie some country flavor and a nostalgic vibe. There are some great funny moments, and watching the main characters develop throughout the film is pretty rewarding when it all comes together at the end. Sweet Home Alabama's tone and plot feel like a return to simpler times and a retreat from the chaos of everyday stress to a focus on what matters most: love, family, and good BBQ.