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The Next Best Thing (2000)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Schlesinger
Writing:
- Tom Ropelewski
Stars:
Release Date: 2000-03-03
5.3/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English | Français
- Runtime: 108
- Budget: $25,000,000
- Revenue: $24,362,772
Annabel
Richard Whittaker
Elizabeth Ryder
David
Ben Cooper
Abbie Reynolds
Robert Whittaker
Helen Whittaker
Kevin Lasater
Kelly
Sam
Cardiologist
Finn
Abbie's Lawyer
Judge Tracey Bennett
Young Mother
Vernon
Lena
Rachel
Kid #3
Hostess
Restaurant Manager
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Dad at Airport
Glen
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