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The Sweetest Thing (2002)

R  88 min  -  Comedy | Romance   -  12 April 2002 (USA)
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Reviews: 392 user | 102 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com

A girl finds she is forced to educate herself on the etiquette of wooing the opposite sex when she finally meets Mr. Right.

Director:

Roger Kumble
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cameron Diaz ...
Christina Applegate ...
Selma Blair ...
Thomas Jane ...
Frank Grillo ...
Jason Bateman ...
Eddie McClintock ...
Michael
Lillian Adams Lillian Adams ...
Aunt Frida
Johnny Messner ...
Sybil Temtchine ...
Rebecca (as Sybil Temchen)
Parker Posey ...
Joe Bellan Joe Bellan ...
Mr. Martin
Chelsea Bond ...
Greta (as Chelsea Lee Bond)
Richard Denni Richard Denni ...
Gramps
Georgia Engel ...
Vera
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Storyline

To ease their roommate through a relationship-induced depression, Christina Walters and Courtney Rockcliffe take her out on the town. During their attempts to find her "Mr. Right Now", Christina meets Peter Donahue. Missing her opportunity with him that night, Christina is talked into pursuing him to his brother's wedding. Written by Sean Lewis <agvii@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex | Wedding | Roommate | Vomit | Embarrassment  | See more »

Taglines:

They're looking for a few good men. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La cosa más dulce See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$43,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,430,667 (USA) (14 April 2002) (2670 Screens)

Gross:

$68,696,770 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Argentina:  | Colombia:  | Netherlands:  | Spain: (unrated version)  | USA: (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie is based mainly on writer Nancy Pimental's relationship with friend Kate Walsh. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Courtney and Christina stop at the rest stop after the leftovers hit their car, Courtney's breast implants (as she alludes to throughout the movie) suddenly seem to disappear at the bathroom. See more »

Quotes

[to little boy sitting in the pew in front of her in church]
Courtney: Turn around.
[Little boy shakes his head]
Courtney: Turn around.
[Little boy shakes his head]
Courtney: Look, it's Jesus. Look at Jesus!
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Crazy Credits

Outtakes and scenes from the movie are shown with the closing credits.
Also, after the credits roll, the four main members of the cast are sitting
on a couch telling the audience that the movie is over, and to go home. See more »


Soundtracks

"Hot Stuff"
Written by Louise Gold, Michelle Charles and Phillip Leo
Performed by Louchie Lou & Michie One
Courtesy of Lakeshore Records LLC See more »