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