The Sweetest Thing (film)

The Sweetest Thing
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoger Kumble
Written byNancy Pimental
Produced byCathy Konrad
Starring
CinematographyAnthony B. Richmond
Edited by
Music byEdward Shearmur
Production
companies
Columbia Pictures
Konrad Pictures
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • April 12, 2002 (2002-04-12) (United States)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$43 million
Box office$68.7 million

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.