Where Was Sweet Home Alabama Filmed? (Locations and Box Office Details)
If you are a rom-com addict, you’ve probably seen Sweet Home Alabama. Reese Witherspoon does a great job juggling her fictional career and her two men in this one. But where was Sweet Home Alabama filmed? The south represents many states but this film wasn’t filmed in Alabama as implied in the name. Before we talk about the story behind the movie, let’s check out the film location first.
Where Was Sweet Home Alabama Filmed?
Sweet Home Alabama was filmed mainly in Georgia, with the New York scenes shot in New York City. Crawfordville, Georgia played Melanie’s hometown of Pigeon Creek, including its cafe, its bank and the Taliaferro County Courthouse as the sheriff’s office.
The Carmichael family plantation is Oak Hill on the Berry College campus in Rome, Georgia, and Melanie and Jake’s glass shop was filmed at Starr’s Mill. Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City appears too.
Full List of Sweet Home Alabama Filming Locations
- Barwick Studios – 4585 Electronics Place, Los Angeles, California
- Berry College – 2277 Martha Berry Highway, Rome, Georgia
- Captiva Island, Florida
- Castleberry Hill, Atlanta, Georgia
- Conyers, Georgia
- Covington, Georgia
- Crawfordville, Georgia
- Eufaula, Alabama
- Georgia International Horse Park – 1996 Centennial Olympic Highway, Conyers, Georgia
- New York City, New York
- Peachtree City, Georgia
- Rome, Georgia
- Starr’s Mill, Georgia
What was Sweet Home Alabama All About?
“Sweet Home Alabama” is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Melanie Carmichael, a fashion designer from New York City who moves back to her small hometown in rural Alabama. While there, she has to confront her past, make amends with her high school sweetheart, Jake Perry; and get him to sign divorce papers since she’s still technically married to him.
The movie follows Melanie’s journey as she learns to appreciate the beauty of her hometown and reconnect with her roots. It’s an uplifting story about finding love, healing old wounds, and learning to accept yourself for who you are.
Who Was In Sweet Home Alabama?
The cast included Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Carmichael, Josh Lucas as Jake Perry, Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings, Candice Bergen as Kate Hennings, Mary Kay Place as Pearl Smooter, Melanie Lynskey as Lurlynn, Ethan Embry as Bobby Ray, and Jean Smart as Stella Kay.
Who Directed Sweet Home Alabama?
The movie was directed by Andy Tennant and written by C. Jay Cox, from a story by Douglas J. Eboch. Tennant’s first feature was It Takes Two (1995), and he went on to direct Hitch (2005) and The Bounty Hunter (2010).
Sweet Home Alabama Box Office Details
- Sweet Home Alabama Film Budget: $30,000,000
- Opening weekend: $35,648,740
- Gross (US & Canada): $127,223,418
- Gross (World): $180,622,424
Frequently Asked Questions
What beach was Sweet Home Alabama filmed on?
The opening scenes with the lightning strike on the beach was filmed in Captiva Island, Florida, near Fort Myers.
Where is the mansion in Sweet Home Alabama?
The Carmichael plantation is Oak Hill, on the Berry College campus in Rome, Georgia.
Final Thoughts
The southern states in the U.S. are filled with history. Because of the mild climate, you can visit these states most any time of the year. But Georgia gets particularly hot in the summertime. To avoid the excessive heat and humidity, the best time to visit is May, June, or September. If you are looking to save a bit of money, it’s more affordable to visit from November to February. The trade off may be the weather.
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Alanna Birmingham
Alanna Birmingham is a professional freelance writer and a Film Aficionado who adores watching, writing, and being involved in all elements of filmmaking.