---
title: 'The Sweetest Thing (2002)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Roger Kumble'
released: '2002-04-12'
runtime_minutes: 88
genres:
  - 'Romance'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-sweetest-thing-2002'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253867/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Sweetest Thing (2002)

2002 · 88 min · Romance · United States


## Synopsis

The Sweetest Thing is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Roger Kumble and written by Nancy Pimental, who based the characters on herself and friend Kate Walsh. It stars Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, and Selma Blair. The film was released on April 12, 2002, and received negative reviews from critics. However, according to screenwriter Nancy Pimental, the film later went on to gain a cult following.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Roger Kumble](https://cinepixo.com/people/roger-kumble)
- **Screenplay:** [Nancy Pimental](https://cinepixo.com/people/nancy-pimental)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Edward Shearmur](https://cinepixo.com/people/edward-shearmur)
- **Producer:** [Cathy Konrad](https://cinepixo.com/people/cathy-konrad)
- **Director of Photography:** [Anthony B. Richmond](https://cinepixo.com/people/anthony-b-richmond)
- **Editor:** [Wendy Greene Bricmont](https://cinepixo.com/people/wendy-greene-bricmont)

## Cast

- [James Mangold](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-mangold)
- [Frank Grillo](https://cinepixo.com/people/frank-grillo)
- [Siena Goines](https://cinepixo.com/people/siena-goines)
- [Jason Bateman](https://cinepixo.com/people/jason-bateman)
- [Judith Chapman](https://cinepixo.com/people/judith-chapman)
- [Thomas Jane](https://cinepixo.com/people/thomas-jane)
- [Christina Applegate](https://cinepixo.com/people/christina-applegate)
- [Georgia Engel](https://cinepixo.com/people/georgia-engel)
- [Cameron Diaz](https://cinepixo.com/people/cameron-diaz)
- [Selma Blair](https://cinepixo.com/people/selma-blair)
- [Branden Williams](https://cinepixo.com/people/branden-williams)
- [John Lehr](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-lehr)
- [Parker Posey](https://cinepixo.com/people/parker-posey)
- [Johnathon Schaech](https://cinepixo.com/people/johnathon-schaech)
- [Eddie McClintock](https://cinepixo.com/people/eddie-mcclintock)

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