
Feature film — 2002
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
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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A high-signal pick with 1,818 votes.
Touchstone Pictures / Original Film / D&D Films / Pigeon Creek Films
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Director: Andy Tennant
On screen
Cast & crew

Reese Witherspoon
Melanie Smooter

Josh Lucas
Jake Perry

Patrick Dempsey
Andrew Hennings

Candice Bergen
Mayor Kate Hennings

Mary Kay Place
Pearl Smooter

Fred Ward
Earl Smooter

Jean Smart
Stella Kay Perry

Ethan Embry
Bobby Ray

Melanie Lynskey
Lurlynn

Courtney Gains
Sheriff Wade

Mary Lynn Rajskub
Dorothea

Rhona Mitra
Tabatha Wadmore-Smith
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