The Next Best Thing
Director: John Schlesinger
"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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Cast
Madonna
Abbie Reynolds
Rupert Everett
Robert Whittaker
Benjamin Bratt
Ben Cooper
Malcolm Stumpf
Sam
Josef Sommer
Richard Whittaker
Suzanne Krull
Annabel
Linda Larkin
Kelly
Illeana Douglas
Elizabeth Ryder
Michael Vartan
Kevin Lasater
Lynn Redgrave
Helen Whittaker
Neil Patrick Harris
David
Mark Valley
Cardiologist
In brief
The Next Best Thing (2000) is a comedy, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 5.2/10 from 206 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 48min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Next Best Thing online?
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How long is The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing runs 108 minutes (1h 48min).
What rating does The Next Best Thing have?
The Next Best Thing has an average rating of 5.2/10 based on 206 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Next Best Thing from?
The Next Best Thing was released in 2000.
