Sweet Home Alabama
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Sweet Home Alabama

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.

Comedy
Romance

Why watch this

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.

Released September 26, 2002

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
1,700
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Melanie Smooter

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Jake Perry

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Andrew Hennings

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Mayor Kate Hennings

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Pearl Smooter

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Earl Smooter

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Stella Kay Perry

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Bobby Ray

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