The Sweetest Thing
A commitment‑phobic party girl decides to chase down the perfect guy she met on a night out, only to race against time and her own doubts when he vanishes from town.
“A romantic comedy without the sugar.”
Synopsis
Christina has been avoiding meaningful relationships for years, keeping her love life in neutral. While club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, who seems to be her perfect match. Tired of playing games, she decides to take a risk and let her guard down, following her heart. However, she soon discovers that Peter has abruptly left town. Determined to find him, she sets out with her friend Courtney to track down the one who got away.
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A crew of 75+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Wendy Greene BricmontShot by Anthony B RichmondScored by Edward ShearmurDesigned by Jon Gary Steele
Box Office
2002 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.6× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$68.7M
US & Canada: $24.7M — 36% of worldwide · International: $44.0M (64%)
Opening weekend: $9.4M — 38% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $11.8M — 48% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,670 theaters
Also known as
- Super süß und super sexyde
- La cosa más dulcees
- Allumeuses !fr
- La cosa più dolceit
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Cast & Crew
75 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Cameron Diaz
as Christina
Thomas Jane
as Peter
Christina Applegate
as Courtney Rockcliffe
Selma Blair
as Jane Burns
Lillian Adams
as Aunt Frida
Herbert W Ankrom
as Wedding Guest #3
Jason Bateman
as Roger Donahue
Bryan Anthony
as Geeky Guy
Parker Posey
as Judy Webb
Linda Asuma
as Brawling Bridesmaid
Chelsea Bond
as Greta
Vahe Bejan
as Taxi Driver
Supporting cast
54Judith Chapman
as Judy's Mother
Joe Bellan
as Mr. Martin
Georgia Engel
as Vera
Jennifer Gimenez
as Mariangela
Frank Grillo
as Andy
Siena Goines
as Tammy
Herb Ankrom
as Wedding Guest #3
Alexander Chance
as Wedding Guest #1
Charlie Dell
as Wedding Priest
Richard Denni
as Gramps
Timothy J Dodge
as Bar Counter Guy
Rick Evans
as San Francisco Policeman #2
Ann E Fields
as Valerie
Melanie H Gassaway
as Spinner #1
Marc Goldsmith
as Paramedic #1
Tria Katz
as Lynne
Craig Kvinsland
as Waiter
John Lehr
as Ralph
Loren Lester
as Mr. Mooney
Eddie J Low
as Chinese Butcher
Mason Lucero
as Tommy
Olivia Lucero
as Susie
George Maguire
as Father Flynn
Mary Mahagian
as Park Ranger
James Mangold
as Dr. Greg
Eddie Mcclintock
as Michael
Johnny Messner
as Todd
Jill Miller
as Gina
Mitch Mullany
as Craig
Shannon Murphy
as Spinner #3
Philip Pavel
as Room Service Waiter
John Bennett Perry
as Judy's Father
Nancy Priddy
as Mrs. Franklin
Manny Rodriguez
as San Francisco Policeman #1
Max Rosa
as Bobby the Bouncer
Andrea Sabesin
as Sheila
Jeanne Sakata
as Ming
Hellena Taylor
as Spinner #2
David Nathan Schwartz
as Usher
Linda Stein
as Wedding Guest #4
Jonathon E Stewart
as Eddie
Erik Stolhanske
as Paramedic #2
Stryker
as Chuck
Darnell Suttles
as Fireman
Sybil Darrow
as Rebecca
Branden Williams
as Cheeta
Damon Williams
as Wedding Guest #2
Don Winston
as Eric the Bartender
Kristoffer Ryan Winters
as Neal
Cyia Batten
as Go-Go Dancer in Club (uncredited)
Greg Bronson
as Tenant in Bathrobe (uncredited)
Curt Clendenin
as Club Drink Server (uncredited)
Johnathon Schaech
as Leather Coat Guy (uncredited)
Mikhail Tank
as Angry Clubber (uncredited)
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