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The Sweetest Thing

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2002 | 84 min | Romance, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bridesmaids, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $69 million worldwide on a $43 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 149K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Kumble

  • Cameron DiazChristina
  • Christina ApplegateCourtney
  • Thomas JanePeter
  • Selma BlairJane
  • Jason BatemanRoger
  • Parker PoseyJudy Webb
  • Lillian AdamsAunt Frida
  • Herb AnkromWedding Guest #3
  • Bryan AnthonyGeeky Guy
  • Linda AsumaBrawling Bridesmaid