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