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