The Next Best Thing

"Best friends make the best mistakes"

Mar 3 2000 PG-13 1h 48m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

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.

Written by

Tom Ropelewski

Directed by

John Schlesinger

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Lakeshore Entertainment

Languages

English, Français

Awards

3 wins & 10 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
12,079
Average Rating
4.7 out of 10
Metascore
25
Popularity
NA