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