The Sweetest Thing
A romantic comedy without the sugar.
2002 | 84m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Roger Kumble |
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| Writer: | Nancy M. Pimental |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 12, 2002 |
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| Director: | Roger Kumble |
| Writer: | Nancy M. Pimental |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | roommates, fiancé, female friendship, marriage, wedding, club, misadventure, sex comedy, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger, oral sex |
| Production Companies | Konrad Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $68,696,770
Budget: $43,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Cameron Diaz | Christina Walters |
| Christina Applegate | Courtney Rockcliffe |
| Thomas Jane | Peter Donahue |
| Selma Blair | Jane Burns |
| Jason Bateman | Roger Donahue |
| Parker Posey | Judy Webb |
| Lillian Adams | Aunt Frida |
| Chelsea Bond | Greta |
| Judith Chapman | Judy's Mother |
| Joe Bellan | Mr. Martin |
| Georgia Engel | Vera |
| Jennifer Gimenez | Mariangela |
| Frank Grillo | Andy |
| Siena Goines | Tammy |
| Bryan Anthony | Geeky Guy |
| Linda Asuma | Brawling Bridesmaid |
| Vahe Bejan | Taxi Driver |
| Herb Ankrom | Wedding Guest #3 |
| Alexander Chance | Wedding Guest #1 |
| Charlie Dell | Wedding Priest |
| Richard Denni | Gramps |
| Timothy J. Dodge | Bar Counter Guy |
| Rick Evans | San Francisco Policeman #2 |
| Ann E. Fields | Valerie |
| Melanie H. Gassaway | Spinner #1 |
| Marc Goldsmith | Paramedic #1 |
| Tria Katz | Lynne |
| Craig Kvinsland | Waiter |
| John Lehr | Ralph |
| Loren Lester | Mr. Mooney |
| Eddie J. Low | Chinese Butcher |
| Mason Lucero | Tommy |
| Olivia Lucero | Susie |
| George Maguire | Father Flynn |
| Mary Mahagian | Park Ranger |
| James Mangold | Dr. Greg |
| Eddie McClintock | Michael |
| Johnny Messner | Todd |
| Jill Miller | Gina |
| Mitch Mullany | Craig |
| Shannon Murphy | Spinner #3 |
| Philip Pavel | Room Service Waiter |
| John Bennett Perry | Judy's Father |
| Nancy Priddy | Mrs. Franklin |
| Manny Rodriguez | San Francisco Policeman #1 |
| Max Rosa | Bobby the Bouncer |
| Andrea Sabesin | Sheila |
| Jeanne Sakata | Ming |
| Hellena Taylor | Spinner #2 |
| David Nathan Schwartz | Usher |
| Linda Stein | Wedding Guest #4 |
| Jonathon E. Stewart | Eddie |
| Erik Stolhanske | Paramedic #2 |
| Stryker | Chuck |
| Darnell Suttles | Fireman |
| Sybil Darrow | Rebecca |
| Branden Williams | Cheeta |
| Damon Williams | Wedding Guest #2 |
| Don Winston | Eric the Bartender |
| Kristoffer Ryan Winters | Neal |
| Cyia Batten | Go-Go Dancer in Club (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Tenant in Bathrobe (uncredited) |
| Curt Clendenin | Club Drink Server (uncredited) |
| Johnathon Schaech | Leather Coat Guy (uncredited) |
| Mikhail Tank | Angry Clubber (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| George Richmond | Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator |
| Jeannie Epper | Stunts |
| Rick Avery | Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator |
| Lisa Hoyle | Stunt Double |
| Erin Carufel | Stunt Double |
| Edward Shearmur | Original Music Composer |
| Nancy M. Pimental | Writer |
| Ron Bolanowski | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Darrell Redleaf-Fielder | Hairstylist |
| Debbie Zoller | Makeup Artist |
| Jeanne Byrd | Script Supervisor |
| Gershon Ginsburg | Art Direction |
| Robin Fredriksz | Makeup Artist |
| Jane Galli | Makeup Department Head |
| Daryl B. Kell | Music Editor |
| Maggie Martin | Set Decoration |
| Sarah Katzman | Casting Associate |
| Wendy Greene Bricmont | Editor |
| David Rennie | Editor |
| Garet Reilly | Costume Supervisor |
| D.J. Plumb | Key Hair Stylist |
| Denise Wingate | Costume Design |
| Lisa Beach | Casting |
| Jonathan Hanousek | Hair Department Head |
| Amanda Goodpaster | Music Editor |
| Dana Gabrion | Production Coordinator |
| Paul Hazard | Rigging Gaffer |
| Stuart M. Besser | Unit Production Manager |
| Jay Wilkinson | Sound Editor |
| Michael Magill | Sound Editor |
| Dennis McNeill | Color Timer |
| Bill W. Benton | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Ned R. Shapiro | Location Manager |
| Tim Abbatoye | Transportation Captain |
| Jon Gary Steele | Production Design |
| Scott G.G. Haller | Sound Editor |
| Mark L. Hendrix | Transportation Co-Captain |
| Mark C. Grech | Boom Operator |
| Jim Stuebe | Production Sound Mixer |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Louise DeCordoba | Production Accountant |
| Joe Ondrejko | Construction Coordinator |
| John 'Skip' Weaver | Property Master |
| Keith Brachmann | First Assistant Editor |
| Nick Mestrundrea | Craft Service |
| Onni Vosdoganes | Production Coordinator |
| Thomas Betts | Set Designer |
| David Mortimer | Unit Publicist |
| Charisse Cardenas | Set Designer |
| John Morris | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Michael Satrazemis | Camera Operator |
| Suzanne Tenner | Still Photographer |
| Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography |
| Roger Kumble | Director |
| Robin Antin | Choreographer |
| John Houlihan | Music Supervisor |
| Joni Avery | Stunt Double |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Stuart M. Besser | Executive Producer |
| Ricky Strauss | Executive Producer |
| Dixie J. Capp | Associate Producer |
| Cathy Konrad | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 21 | 29 | 17 |
| 2024 | 5 | 32 | 41 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 | 21 | 30 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 | 23 | 41 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 | 25 | 45 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 | 19 | 39 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 12 |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 | 38 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 808 | 808 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 276 | 605 |