The Next Best Thing
Best friends make the best mistakes
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Next Best Thing
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2000-03-03
- Runtime: 108 minutes
- Rating: 5.3/10 (189 votes)
- Budget: $25,000,000
- Revenue: $24,362,772
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7528
- Languages: English, French
Cast & Crew
Madonna
as Abbie Reynolds
Rupert Everett
as Robert Whittaker
Benjamin Bratt
as Ben Cooper
Malcolm Stumpf
as Sam
Josef Sommer
as Richard Whittaker
Suzanne Krull
as Annabel
Linda Larkin
as Kelly
Illeana Douglas
as Elizabeth Ryder
Michael Vartan
as Kevin Lasater
Lynn Redgrave
as Helen Whittaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Next Best Thing?▼
The Next Best Thing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2000-03-03.
Who are the main actors in The Next Best Thing?▼
The main cast includes Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Malcolm Stumpf, Josef Sommer, .
Where can I watch The Next Best Thing online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Next Best Thing is available.
Is The Next Best Thing based on a true story?▼
Best friends make the best mistakes
What is the IMDb rating of The Next Best Thing?▼
The Next Best Thing has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 189 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Next Best Thing?▼
The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $24,362,772 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Next Best Thing?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Next Best Thing filmed?▼
The Next Best Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Next Best Thing?▼
The total runtime of The Next Best Thing is 108 minutes.
Is The Next Best Thing suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Next Best Thing?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Next Best Thing.
Does The Next Best Thing have a post-credit scene?▼
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