Question 1

What age is The Next Best Thing appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Next Best Thing (2000) best from about age 13. Abbie and Robert, best friends, decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love and wants to move away with their son, leading to a custody battle. This comedy-drama explores unconventional family structures and the challenges of co-parenting.

Question 2

What is The Next Best Thing rated?

Accepted Answer

The Next Best Thing (2000) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Infrequent strong language; Characters drink and smoke socially; Implied sexual situations. Violence is none to speak of, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Unconventional family structures; Love and friendship; Commitment to family; Co-parenting.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Different family types; What makes a family; The meaning of commitment; Custody battles and their impact.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

The Next Best Thing (2000) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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