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