The Next Best Thing (2000) movie poster

The Next Best Thing (2000)

"Best friends make the best mistakes"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 22% (RT: 19%, MC: 25) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.2/10 (197 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
Metacritic
25
Cast
Madonna as Abbie Reynolds
Rupert Everett as Robert Whittaker
Benjamin Bratt as Ben Cooper
Josef Sommer as Richard Whittaker
Suzanne Krull as Annabel
Linda Larkin as Kelly
Illeana Douglas as Elizabeth Ryder
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 197 votes. Critics scored it lower at 22%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Next Best Thing is a 2000 comedy, drama, romance film directed by John Schlesinger. 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.

The film has been rated by 197 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Next Best Thing delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Next Best Thing (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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