The Object of My Affection
Seen it?1998 | 111 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
- Jennifer AnistonNina Borowski
- Paul RuddGeorge Hanson
- Alan AldaSidney Miller
- Nigel HawthorneRodney Fraser
- John PankowVince McBride
- Tim DalyRobert Joley
- Allison JanneyConstance Miller
- Steve ZahnFrank Hanson
- Amo GulinelloPaul James
- Bruce AltmanDr. Goldstein