About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2000
Runtime
1h 48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.2/10
Votes
200
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$25.0M
Cast
parent child relationship
custody battle
flush
yoga
single
best friend
los angeles, california
single father
co-parenting
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Questions about The Next Best Thing
How long is The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing was directed by John Schlesinger and released in 2000.
What genre is The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film (2000).
Who stars in The Next Best Thing?
The cast of The Next Best Thing includes Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Malcolm Stumpf, Josef Sommer.
What is the TMDB rating for The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 based on 200 votes.
