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Synopsis:
Abbie Reynolds is a Los Angeles yoga instructor who is approaching 40 and has been burned by too many past relationships. Robbie Whitaker is a gay, aging Hollywood playboy who works as a gardener and has become Abbie''s best friend. Their relationship takes a different turn when, after the funeral of a mutual friend who has died of AIDS, Abbie and Robbie get rip-roaring drunk and end up in bed together. Now that Abbie is pregnant and Robbie is still gay, the two decide to live together and form a happy family for the unborn Sam. However trouble arises when, six years later, Abbie falls in love with New York investment banker Ben and Robbie is forced to fight them for custody of Sam.
Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
3/3/2000
Director Credit
John Schlesinger Director
Cast Credit
Madonna Abbie
Rupert Everett Robert
Benjamin Bratt Ben
Illeana Douglas Elizabeth Ryder
Michael Vartan Kevin
Josef Sommer Richard Whittaker
Malcolm Stumpf Sam
Lynn Redgrave Helen Whittaker
Neil Patrick Harris David
Mark Valley Cardiologist
Suzanne Krull Annabel
Stacy Edwards Finn
John Carroll Lynch Abbie's Lawyer
Fran Bennett Judge
Ricki Lopez Angel
Ramiro Fabian Flavio
Tiffany Paulsen Young Mother
Joan Axelrod Bel Air Matron
George Axelrod Bel Air Man
Jack Betts Vernon
William Mesnik Ashby
Irene Roseen Lena
Gavin Lambert Ricky
Terrell Anderson ('Gangsta') Rapper No 1
Kelly Garmon ('Kmac') Rapper No 2
James Reese ('Browski') Rapper No 3
Amoa Chester ('Dutch') Rapper No 4
Thomas Bankowski Omar
Glenn Sakazian Glen
Terrance Sweeney Priest at Funeral
Anna Garduno Coffee Shop Waitress
Frank James Dad at Airport
Linda Larkin Kelly
Tom Burke Tom
Ben Koldyke Kelly's Boyfriend
Marie Chambers Party Guest No 1
Lee Lucas Party Guest No 2
Glenn Tannous Party Guest No 3
Caitlin Wachs Rachel
Maxx Tepper Kyle
Jessica Sara Kid No 3
Katelin Petersen Kid No 4
Holly Houston Yoga Student
Kimberley Davies Hostess
Alvin H Einbender Male Diner
Laurent Schwaar Restaurant Manager
Patrick Price Maitre'd
Michael Arnon Waiter
Jay Karnes Kevin's Lawyer
Production Credits Credit
Tom Rosenberg Producer
Gary Lucchesi Executive Producer
Marcus Viscidi Co-Producer
Meredith Zamsky Associate Producer
Richard Wright Co-Producer
Leslie Dixon Producer
Ted Tannebaum Executive Producer
Linne Radmin Producer
Lewis Manilow Executive Producer
Production Companies Credit
Lakeshore Records Production Company
Distribution Companies Credit
Medusa Pictures Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Paramount Studios Home Video Domestic Video Distributor
Paramount Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Gaumont Buena Vista Foreign Theatrical Distributor
BVI Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Locations  
Venice Beach, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Writer Credit
Thomas Ropelewski Screenplay
Tom Ropelewski Screenplay
Accounting Credit
Colleen Nybo Post-Production Accountant
John H Parker Production Accountant
Tiffany Reinhard Assistant Accountant
Douglas Hansen Finance Manager - production financing provider
Nicky Craft Accountant - payroll accountant
John Milan Finance Manager - production financing provider
Art Department Credit
Aimee Levine Art Assistant - art department assistant
Noelle King Set Designer
Howard Cummings Production Designer
David Lazan Art Director
Michael P Casey Lead Person
Brook Bacon Set Dresser
Jan K Bergstrom Set Decorator
Aimee Rousey Art Department Coordinator
James Buckley Set Dresser
Barbara Mesney Set Designer
Lisa Penaranda Set Decorator - set decorating coordinator
Randy Wilkins Set Designer
Carl Cassara Set Dresser
Kevin Chambers Set Dresser
Jim Gmuer Set Dresser
Donald Kaeding Set Dresser
Mark Travis Little Set Dresser
Greg Lynch Set Dresser
David J Mitchell Set Dresser
Steve Pfauter Set Dresser
Tom Power Set Dresser
Nick Raymond Set Dresser
Casting Credit
Mali Finn Casting
Emily Schweber Casting Associate
Rich King Extras Casting
Barbara Harris Voice Casting
Lindsey Hayes Casting Associate - casting assistant
Kevin Kelly Casting Associate - casting assistant
Choreography Credit
Kim Blank Choreographer
Andre Fortin Choreographer - dance assistant
Tara Nicole Choreographer - dance assistant
Stephen Smith Choreographer - dance assistant
Film Camera Credit
Mark R Jackson Photography - assistant photographer
Mike Milliken Color Timer
Scott Ronnow Camera - film loader
John Nuler Camera Operator
Elliot Davis Director of Photography
Michael Yope Lighting - assistant chief lighting technician
John Buckley Lighting Technician
Jeffrey A Cook Lighting Technician
Kirk Bloom Photography - assistant photographer
Ron Batzdorff Photography - still photographer
Bill W Fine Lighting Technician
Johnny Fine Lighting Technician
Doug Keegan Lighting Technician
Christopher Lama Lighting Technician
Mazi Mitchell Lighting Technician
Bruce Pearn Lighting Technician
Robert Dilley Lighting Technician
Michael Amorelli Lighting Technician - rigging chief lighting technician
Ismael Gonzalez ('Izzy') Lighting Technician - rigging lighting technician
Marc Marino Lighting Technician - rigging lighting technician
Robert Redner Lighting Technician - rigging lighting technician
Gihan Seneviratne Lighting Technician - rigging lighting technician
Film Sales Financing Credit
Lakeshore International Foreign Distribution Sales
Music Credit
Kirsty Whalley Music Arranger - synthesizer programming & realisation
Brendan Power Music Performer - harmonica solos
Isobel Griffiths Music Contractor - orchestra contractor
Andrew Dorfman Song
Andrew Dorfman Song Performer
Andrew Dorfman Music Editor
Gabriel Yared Music Conductor - orchestra conductor
Gabriel Yared Orchestrations
Gabriel Yared Music
Dave Jordan Music Coordinator
Happy Walters Music Supervisor
Gary Jones Music Supervisor
Graham Walker Music - music production supervisor
Metisse Song Performer
Paul Clarvis Music Performer - percussion
Aida Bredou Song
Allan Jenkins Music Arranger - synthesizer programming & realisation
Stephane Moucha Orchestrations
Manu Chao Song Performer
Rolf Wilson Music Arranger - orchestrator leader
Liz Schrek Music - music production coordinator
David Sullivan Song
Dave Roach Music - saxophone solos
Manu Chao Song
Ethel Merman Song Performer
Chris Cawte Music - guitar
Irving Berlin Song - songs
Bruce Yarnell Song Performer
The Comrads Song
The Comrads Song Performer
Clem Clempson Music - guitar
John Parricelli Music - guitar
Stan Watson Song Performer
Carly Simon Song
Andy Pask Music - bass guitar
Don McLean Song Performer
Jacob Brackman Song
Robin Urdang Music - music consultant
Paul French Song Performer
Stan Watson Song
Donelle McNeil Song
Olive Song Performer