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