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Reese Witherspoon stars in SWEET HOME ALABAMA, a charming romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant. Witherspoon is Melanie Carmichael, a Southern girl who leaves her past behind in order to find success as a fashion designer in New York City. On the night of a hugely important show, her charming and romantic boyfriend, Andrew (.. Read more

Starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen
Director Andrew Tennant
Genres Drama

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Sweet Home Alabama

Reese Witherspoon stars in SWEET HOME ALABAMA, a charming romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant. Witherspoon is Melanie Carmichael, a Southern girl who leaves her past behind in order to find success as a fashion designer in New York City. On the night of a hugely important show, her charming and romantic boyfriend, Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), proposes to her. It is at that point that Melanie flees for Alabama, hoping to take care of some unfinished business before Andrew and his mother, New York mayor Kate Hennings (Candice Bergan), discover the truth about her. The truth is that Melanie, whose real last name is Smooter, is still married to her childhood sweetheart, Jake (Josh Lucas), who refuses to grant her a divorce. As Melanie reunites with her parents and old friends, she is forced to reevaluate her new-and-improved self. In the process, she rediscovers a love that she thought she had lost. Tennant's film is elevated by Witherspoon's mere presence. Her rare blend of intelligence, wit, and beauty are a wonder to behold.

Starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen
Director Andrew Tennant
Studio WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 48 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 12.gif
Collections 100 Rom-Coms
Genres Drama
Language English
Dubbed Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles Arabic, Croatian, Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish
Released DVD: 20 Jun 2003
Production year: 2002
Format DVD
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  • Sugary confection that promises to be a sophisticated screwball comedy but turns into a romance in love with the simple life.

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  • 28 out of 32 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    This is a good chick flick they would be impressed there are a few funny moments in it for the fellas so its one to keep the women happy while not sending the blocks to sleep

      • Rhys#9 from LIVERPOOL
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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    It was a very sweet movie! Interesting to see the DVD extras, like alternative endings etc.

    Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Reese was great.

      • A customer from STAINES
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16,386 Member ratings
  • 100
1,768
  • 90
1,284
  • 80
2,609
  • 70
2,683
  • 60
3,320
  • 50
1,871
  • 40
1,286
  • 30
788
  • 20
517
  • 10
260

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    • Reese Witherspoon stars in SWEET HOME ALABAMA, a charming romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant. Witherspoon is Melanie Carmichael, a Southern girl who leaves her past behind in order to find ...