Movie·1998·1h 51m
The Object of My Affection
A love story that could only happen between best friends.
Directed By
Nicholas Hytner
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Wendy Wasserstein
Producer
Laurence Mark
Cinematography
Oliver Stapleton
Music
George Fenton
Editor
Tariq Anwar
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
337 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Jennifer Aniston
Nina Borowski
Paul Rudd
George Hanson
Alan Alda
Sidney Miller
Nigel Hawthorne
Rodney Fraser
John Pankow
Vince McBride
Tim Daly
Dr. Robert Joley
Allison Janney
Constance Miller
Steve Zahn
Frank Hanson
Amo Gulinello
Paul James
Bruce Altman
Dr. Goldstein
Kevin Carroll
Louis Crowley
Lauren Pratt
Sally Miller
Kali Rocha
Melissa Marx
Lena Cardwell
Girl at Community Center
Natalie B. Kikkenborg
Girl at Community Center
Hayden Panettiere
Mermaid
Lauren Chen
Violin Player
Liam Aiken
Nathan
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Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Wendy Wasserstein
Screenplay
Laurence Mark
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Tariq Anwar
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
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