

Comedy · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Melanie Smooter
Reese Witherspoon
Melanie Smooter


Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas
Jake Perry
Josh Lucas
Jake Perry


Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Andrew Hennings
Patrick Dempsey
Andrew Hennings


Candice Bergen
Candice Bergen
Mayor Kate Hennings
Candice Bergen
Mayor Kate Hennings


Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place
Pearl Smooter
Mary Kay Place
Pearl Smooter


Fred Ward
Fred Ward
Earl Smooter
Fred Ward
Earl Smooter


Jean Smart
Jean Smart
Stella Kay Perry
Jean Smart
Stella Kay Perry


Ethan Embry
Ethan Embry
Bobby Ray
Ethan Embry
Bobby Ray


Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey
Lurlynn
Melanie Lynskey
Lurlynn


Courtney Gains
Courtney Gains
Sheriff Wade
Courtney Gains
Sheriff Wade
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