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The Next Best Thing

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

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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Info about The Next Best Thing

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Mar 03, 2000

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $24,362,772.00

Budget: $25,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Romance