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The Object of My Affection

R19981h 51mNicholas Hytner
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 52

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"A love story that could only happen between best friends."

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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Based On Novel Or BookBlind DateLoveFalling In LoveGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Object of My Affection (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in The Object of My Affection?

The Object of My Affection stars Jennifer Aniston (Nina Borowski), Paul Rudd (George Hanson), Alan Alda (Sidney Miller), Nigel Hawthorne (Rodney Fraser), John Pankow (Vince McBride). The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner.

How long is The Object of My Affection?

The Object of My Affection has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is The Object of My Affection worth watching?

The Object of My Affection holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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