Movie

Sweet Home Alabama

“Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.”

★ 6.4(1,743)20021h 48m

Sweet Home Alabama is streaming on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Sweet Home Alabama

🇫🇷 France

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Good to know

Director: Andy Tennant
Release date: 2002-09-26
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $180,622,424
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Sweet Home Alabama — trailer

About Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Andy Tennant, starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 1,743 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sweet Home Alabama in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

new york citymarriage proposalalabamacareer womanfashion designeryoung lovedeep southsocial mobilityupward mobility

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweet Home Alabama in France?+

In France, you can stream Sweet Home Alabama on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Amazon Video.

Is Sweet Home Alabama on Netflix?+

Yes — Sweet Home Alabama is available to stream on Netflix in France.

How long is Sweet Home Alabama?+

Sweet Home Alabama has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Sweet Home Alabama?+

Sweet Home Alabama stars Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen and Mary Kay Place.

When did Sweet Home Alabama come out?+

Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 movie directed by Andy Tennant.

What genre is Sweet Home Alabama?+

Sweet Home Alabama is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Sweet Home Alabama?+

Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant.