The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by John Schlesinger, revolving around two best friends who decide to have a child together. However, the situation becomes complicated when one of them falls in love with someone else, leading to a bitter custody battle.
ReleasedMar 3, 2000
Budget$25M
Box Office$24M
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By Attention Score on August 18, 2026
#6576
The Next Best Thing
0.2
Top Cast
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1
Madonna
Abbie Reynolds
15.7
2
Neil Patrick Harris
David
3.8
3
Benjamin Bratt
Ben Cooper
2.9
4
John Carroll Lynch
Abbie's Lawyer
2.2
5
Lynn Redgrave
Helen Whittaker
2.0
6
Rupert Everett
Robert Whittaker
1.5
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