The Next Best Thing

Best friends make the best mistakes

⭐ 5.2 /10 197 votes

March 3, 2000 1h 48m Released

Comedy Drama Romance

Storyline

A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        John Schlesinger
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Tom Ropelewski
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Paramount Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $25,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Madonna

Abbie Reynolds

Rupert Everett

Robert Whittaker

Benjamin Bratt

Ben Cooper

Malcolm Stumpf

Sam

Josef Sommer

Richard Whittaker

Suzanne Krull

Annabel

Linda Larkin

Kelly

Illeana Douglas

Elizabeth Ryder

Michael Vartan

Kevin Lasater

Lynn Redgrave

Helen Whittaker

Neil Patrick Harris

David

Mark Valley

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Next Best Thing released?

The Next Best Thing was released on March 3, 2000.

How long is The Next Best Thing?

The runtime of The Next Best Thing is 1h 48m.

What genre is The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie.

What is the rating of The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing was directed by John Schlesinger.

Who stars in The Next Best Thing?

The main cast of The Next Best Thing includes Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt.

What language is The Next Best Thing in?

The Next Best Thing is originally in English.