Movie Quiz: How Well Do You Remember Sweet Home Alabama?
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Sweet Home Alabama is potentially the best romantic comedy of the entire 2000s. This classic starred Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, and Josh Lucas to create a funny and very dreamy cast. Set in both posh NYC and the rural South, this charming movie tells the story of a small-town turned big-city girl who leaves behind her old life and husband to pursue her dreams. Along the way, she meets a new man and falls in love, but has to return home to get a legal divorce before she can marry the love of her life. But who is actually “the one”?
Sweet Home Alabama, in all it’s charming, cringe glory, was beloved by women and pre-teen and teenage girls and the star of many a sleepover or girl’s night of the early 2000s. You may remember this rom-com with fond memories, but it’s time to test your knowledge to see how well you remember Sweet Home Alabama. Get ready for some serious nostalgia!
What year was Sweet Home Alabama released in theaters?
Sweet Home Alabama was released by Touchstone Pictures on September 27, 2002.
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What last name does Melanie assume to hide her poor Southern roots?
Melanie Smooter assumes the name Melanie "Carmichael" when she moves to New York.
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What are the names of Melanie Smooter's parents?
Melanie's parents are Earl and Pearl Smooter.
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What career is Andrew Hennings, Melanie's fiance, preparing for?
Kate Hennings, Andrew's mother and the Mayor of NYC, is grooming Andrew to run for President of the United States.
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Who says, "Well hell's bells, if it ain't Felony Melanie" in the movie?
Sheriff Wade, an old school friend of Melanie's, says this to her when Jake calls law enforcement after Melanie breaks into his house.
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What other celebrity was considered for the role of Melanie Smooter?
Charlize Theron was actually considered for the role before Reese Witherspoon was cast!
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Who played young Melanie Carmichael in the first scene of the film?
Dakota Fanning was 7 years old when she appeared briefly in the film.
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What is the name of the shop that Jake opens up near the end of the film?
He eventually starts Deep South Glass, with stores in both Alabama and New York City.
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Sweet Home Alabama was named after a song by the same name by which artist?
Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote the song "Sweet Home Alabama" and released it on their 1974 record, Second Helping.
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What career does Melanie have in NYC?
Melanie has become a successful fashion designer in NYC.
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How many kids does Lurlynn tell Melanie she has when they first reunite?
Melanie: "You have a baby ... in a bar!"
Lurlynn: "Hell, I got 3 more at home!"
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What was the name of Jake and Melanie's dog?
Bear was the hound they had when they lived together, while Bryant is the dog Jake got alone after Bear got sick and passed away.
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Where does Andrew propose to Melanie?
The proposal scene was actually shot at Tiffany's - the first film permitted to do so since Breakfast at Tiffanys in 1961.
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How old were Jake and Melanie when they first met?
As Jake says in the film, "Nobody finds their soulmate when they're 10 years old."
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Who does Andrew end up with at the end of the movie?
In the final scene, a newspaper announcement shows that Andrew is engaged to Erin Vanderbilt, a character who had her scenes cut.
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What is the answer to: "Why would you want to marry me for anyhow?"
"So I can kiss you anytime I want."
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