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.
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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
Director
Andy Tennant
Screenplay
C. Jay Cox
Tagline
"Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$180,622,424
Production
Touchstone Pictures, Original Film, D&D Films, Pigeon Creek Films
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