Storyline
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.
Principal 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
Media Information
DirectorAndy Tennant
StatusReleased
Runtime108 min
Genres
ComedyRomance
Release Date2002-09-26
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Production
Touchstone Pictures
Original Film
D&D Films
Pigeon Creek Films