The Sweetest Thing_
"A romantic comedy without the sugar."
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.
Starring
Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair
Box Office
$68.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
G
Google Play
27 countries
Apple TV
25 countries
Prime Video
23 countries
YouTube
8 countries
Netflix
8 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Sweetest Thing earned $68.7M worldwide on a $43.0M budget — a 60% return on investment.
Year context
The Sweetest Thing was released 24 years ago in 2002.
The Sweetest Thing is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (20)
Cameron Diaz
Christina Walters
Christina Applegate
Courtney Rockcliffe
Selma Blair
Jane Burns
Thomas Jane
Peter Donahue
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
HA
Herb Ankrom
Wedding Guest #3
AC
Alexander Chance
Wedding Guest #1
CD
Charlie Dell
Wedding Priest
BOX OFFICE
$43.0M
Budget
$68.7M
Revenue
+60%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (1,156 votes)
Budget
$43,000,000
Box Office
$68,696,770
Profit
+$25,696,770
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Sweetest Thing?
The Sweetest Thing has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Sweetest Thing?
The cast of The Sweetest Thing includes Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Thomas Jane, Jason Bateman.
How much did The Sweetest Thing make at the box office?
The Sweetest Thing earned $68,696,770 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $43,000,000.
What is the rating of The Sweetest Thing?
The Sweetest Thing has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 1,156 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Comedy
