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