
The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
Release: 2000-03-03·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.2
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Lakeshore Entertainment
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Cast
Greg Bronsonas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Linda Larkinas Kelly
Caitlin Wachsas Rachel
Rebekah Hoyleas Orderly (uncredited)
Josef Sommeras Richard Whittaker
Irene Roseenas Lena
Neil Patrick Harrisas David
Mark Valleyas Cardiologist
Stacy Edwardsas Finn
Jessica Saraas Kid #3
Benjamin Koldykeas Kelly's Boyfriend
Illeana Douglasas Elizabeth Ryder
Tiffany Paulsenas Young Mother
Colton Fordas Glen
Madonnaas Abbie Reynolds
Benjamin Brattas Ben Cooper
Fran Bennettas Judge Tracey Bennett
Rupert Everettas Robert Whittaker
Malcolm Stumpfas Sam
Lynn Redgraveas Helen Whittaker
John Carroll Lynchas Abbie's Lawyer
Jack Bettsas Vernon
Kimberley Daviesas Hostess
Michael Vartanas Kevin Lasater
Suzanne Krullas Annabel
Laurent Schwaaras Restaurant ManagerCrew
" />John SchlesingerDirector
" />Marcus ViscidiCo-Producer
" />Gary LucchesiExecutive Producer
" />Tom RosenbergProducer
" />Meredith ZamskyAssociate Producer
" />Tom RopelewskiScreenplay
" />Gabriel YaredOriginal Music Composer
" />Dave JordanMusic Supervisor
" />Leslie DixonProducer
" />Elliot DavisDirector of Photography