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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Next Best Thing online?
- You can stream The Next Best Thing on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Next Best Thing come out?
- The Next Best Thing was released in 2000.
- What genre is The Next Best Thing?
- The Next Best Thing is a comedy, drama, and romance film.
- How long is The Next Best Thing?
- The Next Best Thing runs about 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Who stars in The Next Best Thing?
- The Next Best Thing stars Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, and Malcolm Stumpf.
- How is The Next Best Thing rated?
- The Next Best Thing currently scores 5.2 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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