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.
Where to watch Sweet Home Alabama in United States
Can I watch Sweet Home Alabama in United States? Sweet Home Alabama isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Sweet Home Alabama streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies |
About Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Andy Tennant. The cast is led by Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sweet Home Alabama was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Original Film, and D&D Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 26, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $181 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andy Tennant
- Writers
- C. Jay Cox, Douglas J. Eboch
- Release date
- September 26, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $181 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Original Film, D&D Films
Sweet Home Alabama cast & crew
Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant and written by C. Jay Cox and Douglas J. Eboch.
The cast features Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Smooter, Josh Lucas as Jake Perry, Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings, Candice Bergen as Mayor Kate Hennings, Mary Kay Place as Pearl Smooter, and Fred Ward as Earl Smooter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Andrew Dunn, and it was produced by Wink Mordaunt and Jon Jashni.
Is Sweet Home Alabama worth watching?
Sweet Home Alabama holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,758 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Sweet Home Alabama is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Sweet Home Alabama
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
Sweet Home Alabama — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sweet Home Alabama in United States?
Sweet Home Alabama is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sweet Home Alabama in?
Sweet Home Alabama is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sweet Home Alabama?
Sweet Home Alabama runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Sweet Home Alabama rated?
Sweet Home Alabama is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,758 ratings.
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