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