Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey

New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But Melanie's past holds many secrets, including Jake, the redneck husband she married...( read more  read more... ) 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, only to discover that you can take the girl out of the South, but you can never take the South out of the girl.

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37% liked it

154 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Release Date: September 27, 2002

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DVD Release Date: February 4, 2003

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  • March 16, 2009
    Interesting parallel between Southern girl masquerading as New Yorker/good actress masquerading as one who can only get fluffy, forgettable roles.
  • January 4, 2009
    This is one of my favourite romantic comedies and favourite Reese movie. Excellent rom com about a girl who gets engaged and then has to return to her roots to get divorced from her first husband. Reese at her best.
  • September 20, 2008
    Sweet Home Alabama, is a very cute and funny film starring Reese Witherspoon.

    Reese has to head home from her high fashion lifestyle in NYC. She needs to get a quick divorce from her hometown sweetheart (Josh Lucas) before she can marry and her new (Patrick Dempsey)finds out.
  • June 25, 2008
    Fluffy, cute, like a bunny. But less delicious with a sherry reduction sauce...
  • May 12, 2008
    this is my fav movie lately it stays in the dvd player..lol
  • October 29, 2009
    i love this movie too..

    it is so cute and nakaka kilig.. hehehe
  • October 29, 2009
    Reese witherspoon...hello? This is such a win!!
  • October 29, 2009
    Good southern romantic comedy.
  • October 27, 2009
    Gotta love Reese...she is so cute.
  • October 27, 2009
    brings bak memories!!!lol <3 it!
    haven't seen it in yrs! literally!

Critic Reviews


September 27, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Pure formula, right down to Melanie's final choice, which will come as no surprise to anyone paying attention. full review

September 27, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Light to the point of disposability, Sweet Home Alabama is a small screwball comic idea that spins out far too long. full review

September 27, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

I enjoyed Witherspoon and the local color, but I am so very tired of the underlying premise. full review

September 27, 2002
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Will the parties responsible for kidnapping Reese Witherspoon and putting a grinning replicant in her place please bring her back? full review

September 26, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Every time you look, Sweet Home Alabama is taking another bummer of a wrong turn. full review

September 26, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Even in this less-than-magic kingdom, Reese rules. full review

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Comments


  • fategirl80
    May 5, 2009
    Sweet Home Alabama is my favorite Reese Witherspoon movie. I have Sweet Home Alabama on DVD with Reese Witherspoon.
  • crazygiggles
    August 2, 2008
    omg!!! my heart melts each and every time i watch it! <3 and in tha beginning " why would u wnat to marry me anyhow?" "so i can kiss u anytime i want" a tear falls from my eye and a smile sneeks up on me to my face. makes me think of what sounds like fairy tales can really happen. <3 :D C: <3
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    January 12, 2008
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  • DodgeGirl99
    January 10, 2008
    I Love this Movie!!!!!!!!!!!
    Reese Witherspoon is really good!!!!!!!!!!
  • ff101az
    November 11, 2007
    Great movie and romantic and yet sad
  • aliesler
    September 16, 2007
    great film beautiful scenery and some comedy
  • december21angel
    August 9, 2007
    I loved this movie so much I am such a fan! It makes me love home!
  • kellied328
    June 7, 2007
    I really love this movie it's refreshly funny and gr8 to watch.........
  • ALISON1900US
    March 13, 2007
    i like it
  • hornback5471
    October 17, 2006
    It was a good watch. cute no brainer.

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