29 vs The Next Best Thing
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.3/10 for The Next Best Thing). The Next Best Thing is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 29m. The Next Best Thing is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
The Next Best Thing| 29 | The Next Best Thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 5.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | John Schlesinger |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Josef Sommer, Madonna |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
The Next Best Thing
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.
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