The Next Best Thing

2000 1h 48m ★5.2

The Next Best Thing

“Best friends make the best mistakes”

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.

Release Date March 3, 2000
Runtime 1h 48m
Language English
Director John Schlesinger
Category Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rating 5.2 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 2000
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