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