The Next Best Thing (2000)
Best friends make the best mistakes
Starring Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt
Directed by John Schlesinger
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.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 5.0
DVD
Languages: English,French
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: parent child relationship,custody battle,flush,yoga,single,best friend,los angeles, california,single father,co-parenting
Cast
Abbie Reynolds
Robert Whittaker
Ben Cooper
Sam
Richard Whittaker
Annabel
Kelly
Elizabeth Ryder
Kevin Lasater
Helen Whittaker
David
Cardiologist
Finn
Abbie's Lawyer
Judge Tracey Bennett
Angel
Young Mother
Vernon
Lena
Dad at Airport
Rachel
Kid #3
Hostess (as Kimberly Davies)
Restaurant Manager
Orderly (uncredited)
Pedestrian (uncredited)