Sweet Home Alabama 2002
“Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.”
What is Sweet Home Alabama?
"Sweet Home Alabama" is a film about a New York fashion designer. Melanie Carmichael is engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor, but her past holds secrets.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 26, 2002
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Original Film, D&D Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
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Overview
"Sweet Home Alabama" is a film about a New York fashion designer. Melanie Carmichael is engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor, but her past holds secrets. Melanie married someone in high school, identified as her redneck husband Jake, in a previous relationship. She refuses to divorce him. Melanie decides to return to her home in Alabama to confront her past and end her relationship with Jake.
Should you watch it?
“A New York designer must return home to secure a divorce from her estranged husband.”
- Features a New York fashion designer protagonist
- Explores a journey back to Alabama
- The past holds many secrets
- A contentious relationship must be addressed
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies involving past secrets.
The film is rated PG-13.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sweet Home Alabama released in the US?
It was released on 09/27/2002.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What are the genres of the movie?
The movie is categorized under comedy and romance.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a New York fashion designer.
Why does she return to Alabama?
She sneaks back home to confront her past and get her husband to agree to a divorce.