Sweet Home Alabama
Released
September 26, 2002
Runtime: 1h 48m
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.
Loading where to watch…
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
Nathan Lee Graham
Frederick Montana
Sean Bridgers
Eldon
Fleet Cooper
Clinton
Kevin Sussman
Barry Lowenstein
Thomas Curtis
Young Jake
Dakota Fanning
Young Melanie
Andy Tennant
Director
- CC
C. Jay Cox
Screenplay
- DE
Douglas J. Eboch
Story
Media
You Might Also Like
Runaway Bride
Jul 30, 1999
The Wedding Singer
Feb 13, 1998
My Best Friend's Wedding
Jun 19, 1997
Whatever Works
Jun 19, 2009
Crossing Delancey
Aug 17, 1988
The Tender Trap
Nov 4, 1955
It's Complicated
Dec 23, 2009
Yoh! Bestie
Feb 6, 2026
She's Funny That Way
Apr 22, 2015
Speechless
Dec 16, 1994
Splash
Mar 9, 1984
Relationship Goals
Feb 4, 2026
Everyone Says I Love You
Dec 6, 1996
High Society
Jul 17, 1956