ROMANCE . 2002 . 1h 24m . 5.6/10

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
5.6/10
Rating
$68.7M
Box Office
1h 24m
Runtime
2002
Year
PROFITABLE
+60% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Sweetest Thing poster
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.

WHERE TO WATCH

G Google Play 27 countries
Apple TV A Apple TV 25 countries
Prime Video P Prime Video 23 countries
YouTube Y YouTube 8 countries
Netflix N Netflix 8 countries
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Box office
The Sweetest Thing earned $68.7M worldwide on a $43.0M budget — a 60% return on investment.
Cast
Cameron Diaz stars as Christina Walters in The Sweetest Thing.
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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)

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
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