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