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The Next Best Thing (2000)

PG-13   |    |  Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together.

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  • Benjamin Bratt stars as Ben
  • Madonna stars as Abbie
  • Robert & Abbie
  • Rupert Everett stars as Robert
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Awards

3 wins & 10 nominations.

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Trivia

When the film was in development in 1995, Helen Hunt and Richard Dreyfuss were originally intended to star as Abbie and Robert respectively.

Quotes

Abbie: I have something to tell you.
Robert: Is it bigger than a breadbox?
Abbie: Heh, not yet.

Goofs

In the end credits, Illeana Douglas is named "Elizabeth Ryder", but her character's name plate on the desk visible in the movie reads "Caroline Ryder".

Soundtracks

My Blue Heaven
Written by Walter Donaldson and George Whiting

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Details

Release Date:

3 March 2000

Language

English, French

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Rae's Restaurant, 2901 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,870,387 (USA) (5 March 2000)

Gross:

$14,990,582 (USA)

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