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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:

A romantic comedy without the sugar. 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

When Christina is in the back seat of the car trying to find the mysterious smell there is an "In Style" magazine with Madonna on the cover. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: At the end when Christina goes after Peter, her red lipstick appears and disappears (even before they start kissing, which might otherwise explain it). See more »

Quotes

Waitress: It's oozing and it's green!
[the music suddenly stops]
Christina: Eeew!
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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 »

Connections

Spoofs Dumb & Dumber (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Country Squier"
Written by Danny Amis, Eddie Angel, Pete Curry and James Lester (as Jimmy Lester)
Performed by Los Straitjackets
Courtesy of Fresh Baked Music
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group See more »