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The Sweetest Thing

The Sweetest Thing

A romantic comedy without the sugar.

20025.61h 24m

Overview

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.

Directed by Roger Kumble
Written by Nancy M. Pimental
Produced by Cathy Konrad
Box OfficeBudget: $43.0MRevenue: $68.7M

Top Cast

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Christina Walters

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Courtney Rockcliffe

Selma Blair

Selma Blair

Jane Burns

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Peter Donahue

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Roger Donahue

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Judy Webb

L

Lillian Adams

Aunt Frida

Chelsea Bond

Chelsea Bond

Greta

Judith Chapman

Judith Chapman

Judy's Mother

Joe Bellan

Joe Bellan

Mr. Martin

Themes & Keywords

roommatesfiancémarriagefemale friendshipweddingclubmisadventuresex comedyaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingeroral sex

About The Sweetest Thing

The Sweetest Thing is a romance, comedy film released in 2002 exploring themes of roommates, fiancé, marriage, female friendship, wedding, club. Directed by Roger Kumble, it stars Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair. 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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