Sweet Home Alabama

2002 PG-13 1h 49m DVD

Sweet Home Alabama

2002 PG-13 1h 49m DVD
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Melanie abandons her Alabama roots and high school-sweetheart husband in favor of Manhattan's glamorous social circles, where she attracts a handsome Park Avenue boyfriend. But when she visits home, she begins to question her decision.
Cast
Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place, Fred Ward, Jean Smart, Ethan Embry, Melanie Lynskey, Courtney Gains
Director
Andy Tennant
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 14+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 14+
age 14+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie has brief strong language, gay characters (one out, one closeted) who are positively portrayed, and references to an out of wedlock teen pregnancy. Melanie gets drunk (and gets sick). Drinking, vandalism, and minor crimes are portrayed as evidence of a free spirit.

Sexual Content

Sexual references, including teen pregnancy.

Violence

Not applicable

Language

Some mild language.

Social Behavior

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Drinking as a sign of free-spiritedness, character gets drunk and gets sick

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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