What genre is The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.

Who stars in The Next Best Thing?

Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Josef Sommer, Madonna appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Next Best Thing?

John Schlesinger directed The Next Best Thing.

How long is The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).

Is The Next Best Thing worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Next Best Thing?

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The Next Best Thing (2000)

Name: The Next Best Thing
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2000
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Josef Sommer, Madonna

Movie 1h 48m ★ 5.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

Comedy Drama Romance

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The Next Best Thing is a comedy, drama and romance movie from 2000. It is directed by John Schlesinger. The cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett and Benjamin Bratt. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.3 out of 10.

54Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Next Best Thing

What genre is The Next Best Thing?: The Next Best Thing is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Next Best Thing?: Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Josef Sommer, Madonna appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Next Best Thing?: John Schlesinger directed The Next Best Thing.
How long is The Next Best Thing?: The Next Best Thing runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
Is The Next Best Thing worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Next Best Thing?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.