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The Next Best Thing (2000)
4.4
Ratings: 4.4/10 from 6,755 users
Metascore:
25/100
Reviews: 159 user | 82 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com
Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together. Director:John SchlesingerWriter:Tom Ropelewski |
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| Madonna | ... | ||
| Rupert Everett | ... | ||
| Benjamin Bratt | ... | ||
| Illeana Douglas | ... |
Elizabeth Ryder
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Richard Whittaker
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| Lynn Redgrave | ... |
Helen Whittaker
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David
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Cardiologist
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| Suzanne Krull | ... |
Annabel
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Stacy Edwards | ... |
Finn
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Abbie's Lawyer
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Fran Bennett | ... |
Judge Tracey Bennett
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Ricki Lopez | ... |
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Storyline
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 TexGuy <madonnafan@webtv.net>
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Best friends make the best mistakes. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, partial nudity and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Una pareja casi perfecta See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,870,387 (USA) (5 March 2000) (2007 Screens)Gross:
$14,983,572 (USA) (21 May 2000)Company Credits
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Annabelle: Of course he'll be gorgeous.
Kelly: Will he be gay?
Abbie: My God, will your kids be stupid?
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Written and Performed by Don McLean
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »
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Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In the end credits, Illeana Douglas is named "Elizabeth Ryder", but her character's name plate on the desk visible in the movie reads "Caroline Ryder". See more »Quotes
[Talking about Abbie and Robert's baby]Annabelle: Of course he'll be gorgeous.
Kelly: Will he be gay?
Abbie: My God, will your kids be stupid?
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Soundtracks
"American Pie"Written and Performed by Don McLean
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