The Sweetest Thing

2002 · directed by Roger Kumble

Rating

44/100

Hit

no

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.

The Sweetest Thing (2002), directed by Roger Kumble, rates 44/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Cameron Diaz
• Christina Applegate
• Thomas Jane
• Selma Blair
• Jason Bateman
• Parker Posey
• Lillian Adams
• Herb Ankrom
• Bryan Anthony
• Linda Asuma

Crew

• Anthony B. Richmond — Director of Photography
• David Rennie — Editor
• Wendy Greene Bricmont — Editor
• Edward Shearmur — Original Music Composer
• Nancy M. Pimental — Writer

More from Roger Kumble

1. Falling Inn Love (2019) — 65/100
2. Cruel Intentions (1999) — 63/100
3. Beautiful Disaster (2023) — 60/100
4. Just Friends (2005) — 55/100
5. Love Me Love Me (2026) — 51/100
6. Beautiful Wedding (2024) — 48/100

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