Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.

PG-13 2002 · 108 min · ★ 6.4 (2K) · Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Andy Tennant · Written by C. Jay Cox

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