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.

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Grosses

Domestic (61.5%)
$14,990,582

International (38.5%)
$9,372,190

Worldwide
$24,362,772

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Summary Details

DistributorParamount Pictures
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Opening$5,870,387
2,007 theaters

Budget$25,000,000

Release DateMar 3, 2000

MPAAPG-13

Running Time1 hr 48 min

GenresComedy Drama Romance

In Release1,034 days/147 weeks

Widest Release2,035 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Mar 3-9	4	$7,241,606	-	2,007	-	$3,608	$7,241,606	1	false
Mar 10-16	8	$4,482,268	-38.1%	2,034	+27	$2,203	$11,723,874	2	false
Mar 17-23	14	$2,127,519	-52.5%	2,035	+1	$1,045	$13,851,393	3	false
Mar 24-30	20	$775,765	-63.5%	1,682	-353	$461	$14,627,158	4	false
Mar 31-Apr 6	39	$166,016	-78.6%	714	-968	$232	$14,793,174	5	false