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