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The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

A love story that could only happen between best friends.

19985.81h 51m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Written by Wendy Wasserstein, Stephen McCauley
Produced by Laurence Mark
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $46.9M

Top Cast

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Nina Borowski

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

George Hanson

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Sidney Miller

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Rodney Fraser

John Pankow

John Pankow

Vince McBride

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Dr. Robert Joley

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Constance Miller

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Frank Hanson

A

Amo Gulinello

Paul James

Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman

Dr. Goldstein

Themes & Keywords

blind datelovefalling in lovegay theme

About The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of blind date, love, falling in love, gay theme. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, it stars Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda. 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.

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