The Next Best Thing (2000)
The Next Best Thing is a 2000 comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Madonna, Rupert Everett and Benjamin Bratt.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Next Best Thing about?
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.
When was The Next Best Thing released?
The Next Best Thing was released on 3 March 2000.
How long is The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing was directed by John Schlesinger.
Cast
- 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
- Neil Patrick Harris as David
- Mark Valley as Cardiologist