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2002 · 108 min · PG-13

Sweet Home Alabama

Directed by Andy Tennant · Comedy, Romance

Sweet Home Alabama (2002) is a Comedy film, directed by Andy Tennant set in Alabama and New York City during the 2000s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of identity, class conflict, and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
George Fenton
Cinematography
Andrew Dunn
Cast
Reese WitherspoonJosh LucasPatrick DempseyCandice BergenMary Kay PlaceFred WardJean SmartEthan Embry

The world of this film

Setting

Where
AlabamaNew York City
Setting
RuralCoastal SeaUrban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityClass ConflictLove & Longing
Tone
RomanticComedicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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