The Sweetest Thing
“A romantic comedy without the sugar.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Cameron Diaz
Christina
Christina Applegate
Courtney
Thomas Jane
Peter
Selma Blair
Jane
Jason Bateman
Roger
Parker Posey
Judy Webb
Lillian Adams
Aunt Frida
Herb Ankrom
Wedding Guest #3
Bryan Anthony
Geeky Guy
Linda Asuma
Brawling Bridesmaid
Vahe Bejan
Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan
Mr. Martin
Chelsea Bond
Greta
Alexander Chance
Wedding Guest #1
Judith Chapman
Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell
Wedding Priest
Richard Denni
Gramps
Timothy J. Dodge
Bar Counter Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$43M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$25.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Kumble
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy M. Pimental
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Sweetest Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $43M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68.7M
- Production Studios
- Konrad Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Kumble
Nancy M. Pimental
Edward Shearmur
Anthony B. Richmond
David Rennie, Wendy Greene Bricmont
Stuart M. Besser, Cathy Konrad, Ricky Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
David Rennie
Editor
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Roger Kumble
Director
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Denise Wingate
Costume Design
Nancy M. Pimental
Writer
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sweetest Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sweetest Thing about?
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.
Who directed The Sweetest Thing?
The Sweetest Thing was directed by Roger Kumble.
Who stars in The Sweetest Thing?
The principal cast of The Sweetest Thing includes Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Thomas Jane, Selma Blair, Jason Bateman.
When was The Sweetest Thing released and how long is it?
The Sweetest Thing was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sweetest Thing?
The Sweetest Thing had a reported production budget of $43M and grossed $68.7M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Sweetest Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sweetest Thing was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sweetest Thing?
The Sweetest Thing holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).