The Next Best Thing
"Best friends make the best mistakes"
Originally released in 2000. The Next Best Thing is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Schlesinger.
Starring Madonna, Rupert Everett, and Benjamin Bratt
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (195 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.4M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,362,772
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Lakeshore Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 wan...
Who directed The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing was directed by John Schlesinger.
How long is The Next Best Thing?
The Next Best Thing has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Next Best Thing released?
The Next Best Thing was released on March 3, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Next Best Thing?
The main cast of The Next Best Thing includes Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Malcolm Stumpf, Josef Sommer.
Is The Next Best Thing worth watching?
The Next Best Thing has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 195 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.