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The Object of My Affection (1998)

15 111 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   17 April 1998 (USA)
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Ratings: 5.9/10 from 10,057 users   Metascore: 51/100 
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A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.

Director:

Nicholas Hytner

Writers:

Stephen McCauley (novel), Wendy Wasserstein (screenplay)
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1 win & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Rudd ...
Kali Rocha ...
Jennifer Aniston ...
Lena Cardwell ...
Girl at Community Center
Natalie B. Kikkenborg Natalie B. Kikkenborg ...
Girl at Community Center
Lauren Pratt Lauren Pratt ...
Hayden Panettiere ...
Lauren Chen Lauren Chen ...
Violin Player
Liam Aiken ...
Alan Alda ...
Allison Janney ...
Tim Daly ...
Janet Zarish Janet Zarish ...
Dinner Guest
Ellen Tobie Ellen Tobie ...
Dinner Guest
Virl Andrick Virl Andrick ...
Dinner Guest
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Storyline

George and Nina seem like the perfect couple. They share a cozy Brooklyn apartment, a taste for tuna casserole dinners, and a devotion to ballroom dancing. They love each other. There's only one hitch: George is gay. And when Nina announces she's pregnant, things get especially complicated. Vince - Nina's overbearing boyfriend and the baby's father-wants marriage. Nina wants independence. George will do anything for a little unqualified affection, but is he ready to become an unwed surrogate dad? Written by Michael Kuroiwa <Afixiation@mail.earthlink.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Sometimes The Most Desirable Relationship Is The One You Can't Have See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and some sexuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Liebe in jeder Beziehung See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,725,855 (USA) (19 April 1998) (1890 Screens)

Gross:

$29,106,737 (USA) (28 June 1998)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Stephen Baldwin was replaced by John Pankow after one day of work due to creative differences. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the scene at the beginning, where Nathan and George were peeping out from behind the curtains at the school play, and Nathan asks who George is waiting for, Liam Aiken mouths Paul Rudd's next line. See more »

Quotes

Rodney: Don't fix your life so that you're left alone right as you come to the middle of it.
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Connections

Referenced in Joni's Promise (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Wedding March from Lohengrin"
Composed by Richard Wagner See more »