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FilmComedyRomance

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

R · 2002-04-12 · 1h 24m · EN
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A romantic comedy without the sugar.

Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.

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Roger KumbleDirectorNancy M. PimentalWriter
Budget
$43M
Box office
$68.7M

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Cameron DiazCameron DiazChristina WaltersChristina ApplegateChristina ApplegateCourtney RockcliffeThomas JaneThomas JanePeter DonahueSelma BlairSelma BlairJane BurnsJason BatemanJason BatemanRoger DonahueParker PoseyParker PoseyJudy WebbFrank GrilloFrank GrilloAndyEddie McClintockEddie McClintockMichaelJames MangoldJames MangoldDr. GregGeorgia EngelGeorgia EngelVeraJohnny MessnerJohnny MessnerToddJoe BellanJoe BellanMr. Martin

Keywords

AftercreditsstingerDuringcreditsstingerRoommateGlory holeMarriageSex comedyWeddingFemale friendshipClubMisadventureFiancéOral sex

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityAftercreditsstinger · Duringcreditsstinger · RoommateMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Sweetest Thing about?

Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.

How long is The Sweetest Thing?

The Sweetest Thing has a runtime of 84 minutes.

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