United States / Mar 03, 2000 / PG-13
Best friends make the best mistakes
1h 48min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Illeana Douglas | Elizabeth Ryder |
| Michael Vartan | Kevin Lasater |
| Lynn Redgrave | Helen Whittaker |
| Neil Patrick Harris | David |
| Mark Valley | Cardiologist |
| Stacy Edwards | Finn |
| John Carroll Lynch | Abbie's Lawyer |
| Fran Bennett | Judge Tracey Bennett |
| Ricki Lopez | Angel |
| Tiffany Paulsen | Young Mother |
| Jack Betts | Vernon |
| Irene Roseen | Lena |
| Caitlin Wachs | Rachel |
| Jessica Sara | Kid #3 |
| Kimberley Davies | Hostess |
| Laurent Schwaar | Restaurant Manager |
| Rebekah Hoyle | Orderly (uncredited) |
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| Greg Bronson | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Colton Ford | Glen |
| Lee Lucas | Party Guest #2 |
| Frank James | Dad at Airport |
| Benjamin Koldyke | Kelly's Boyfriend |
Genres
ComedyDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Next Best Thing |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment |
| Release date | 3 marzo 2000 |
| Executive producer | Gary Lucchesi, Lewis Manilow, Ted Tannebaum |
| Production | Leslie Dixon, Tom Rosenberg, Linne Radmin, Marcus Viscidi, Meredith Zamsky, Richard S. Wright |
| Writer | Tom Ropelewski |
| Casting | Mali Finn |
| Editing | Peter Honess |
| Cinematography | Elliot Davis |
| Assistant directors | John Schlesinger |
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| Camera operators | Elliot Davis |
| Additional photography | Elliot Davis |
| Production design | Howard Cummings, David Lazan, Jan K. Bergstrom |
| Art direction | David Lazan, Howard Cummings, Jan K. Bergstrom |
| Set decoration | Jan K. Bergstrom, David Lazan, Howard Cummings |
| Music | Gabriel Yared, Dave Jordan |
| Sound | Dave Jordan, Gabriel Yared |
| Costume design | Ruth Myers |
| Makeup | Ruth Myers |
| Hairstyling | Ruth Myers |
| Budget | 25.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 24.362.772 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Italy / Apr 14, 2000
Czechia / Jun 01, 2000 / 12+
Poland / Jun 29, 2000 / -
Digital
Switzerland / Aug 10, 2000 / 12
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