
The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
Release: 2000-03-03·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.3
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
Malcolm Stumpfas Sam
Fran Bennettas Judge Tracey Bennett
Tiffany Paulsenas Young Mother
Kimberley Daviesas Hostess
Laurent Schwaaras Restaurant Manager
Mark Valleyas Cardiologist
Greg Bronsonas Pedestrian (uncredited)
Colton Fordas Glen
Josef Sommeras Richard Whittaker
Linda Larkinas Kelly
Michael Vartanas Kevin Lasater
Lynn Redgraveas Helen Whittaker
Illeana Douglasas Elizabeth Ryder
Neil Patrick Harrisas David
Stacy Edwardsas Finn
Suzanne Krullas Annabel
Jack Bettsas Vernon
Irene Roseenas Lena
Caitlin Wachsas Rachel
Jessica Saraas Kid #3
Benjamin Koldykeas Kelly's Boyfriend
Madonnaas Abbie Reynolds
Rupert Everettas Robert Whittaker
Benjamin Brattas Ben Cooper
John Carroll Lynchas Abbie's Lawyer
Rebekah Hoyleas Orderly (uncredited)Crew
" />Elliot DavisDirector of Photography
" />John SchlesingerDirector
" />Gary LucchesiExecutive Producer
" />Marcus ViscidiCo-Producer
" />Howard CummingsProduction Design
" />Meredith ZamskyAssociate Producer
" />Leslie DixonProducer
" />Tom RopelewskiScreenplay
" />Dave JordanMusic Supervisor
" />Gabriel YaredOriginal Music Composer
" />Tom RosenbergProducer