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