The Next Best Thing
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
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.
The Next Best Thing is a 2000 comedy-drama about best friends Abbie and Robert who decide to have a child together, only to face a custody battle years later when Abbie falls in love and wants to relocate with their son. This romance-tinged film explores friendship, parenthood, and love across unconventional family dynamics.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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MadonnaAbbie Reynolds
Rupert EverettRobert Whittaker
Benjamin BrattBen Cooper
Malcolm StumpfSam
Josef SommerRichard Whittaker
Suzanne KrullAnnabel
Linda LarkinKelly
Illeana DouglasElizabeth Ryder
Michael VartanKevin Lasater
Lynn RedgraveHelen Whittaker
Neil Patrick HarrisDavid
Mark ValleyCardiologist
Stacy EdwardsFinn
John Carroll LynchAbbie's Lawyer
Fran BennettJudge Tracey Bennett
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When was The Next Best Thing released?
The film was released on March 3, 2000.
What is The Next Best Thing about?
It follows best friends Abbie (straight) and Robert (gay) who have a child together, but complications arise five years later when Abbie falls in love with a man and wants to move away with their son, sparking a custody dispute.
What genres does The Next Best Thing fall into?
The film blends comedy, drama, and romance.
Is The Next Best Thing currently available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms.
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