The Object of My Affection
1998, English. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Object of My Affection is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas HytnerDirector
- 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
- Kevin CarrollLouis Crowley
- Lauren PrattSally Miller
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wendy Wasserstein
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $47M
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What The Object of My Affection is based on
The Object of My Affection is based on The Object of My Affection, a 1987 novel by Stephen McCauley, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1987
The Object of My Affection
By Stephen McCauley
Published by Simon & Schuster
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The Object of My Affection: quick answers
Is The Object of My Affection worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Object of My Affection?
The Object of My Affection runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Object of My Affection have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Object of My Affection. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Object of My Affection parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Object of My Affection is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Object of My Affection on?
The Object of My Affection is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Object of My Affection?
If you liked The Object of My Affection, try Endless Love, Blind, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed The Object of My Affection?
The Object of My Affection (1998) was directed by Nicholas Hytner and stars Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda.
What is The Object of My Affection based on?
The Object of My Affection is based on The Object of My Affection, a 1987 novel by Stephen McCauley, published by Simon & Schuster.