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L'objet de mon affection

Original title: The Object of My Affection
  • 1998
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
22K
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Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in L'objet de mon affection (1998)
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A pregnant New York City 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 b... Read allA pregnant New York City 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.A pregnant New York City 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.

  • Director
    • Nicholas Hytner
  • Writers
    • Stephen McCauley
    • Wendy Wasserstein
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Paul Rudd
    • Kali Rocha
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholas Hytner
    • Writers
      • Stephen McCauley
      • Wendy Wasserstein
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Paul Rudd
      • Kali Rocha
    • 155User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Nina Borowski
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • George Hanson
    Kali Rocha
    Kali Rocha
    • Melissa Marx
    Lena Cardwell
    Lena Cardwell
    • Girl at Community Center
    Natalie B. Kikkenborg
    • Girl at Community Center
    Lauren Pratt
    • Sally Miller
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Mermaid
    Lauren Chen
    • Violin Player
    Liam Aiken
    Liam Aiken
    • Nathan
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • Sidney Miller
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Constance Miller
    Tim Daly
    Tim Daly
    • Dr. Robert Joley
    Janet Zarish
    Janet Zarish
    • Dinner Guest
    Ellen Tobie
    Ellen Tobie
    • Dinner Guest
    Virl Andrick
    • Dinner Guest
    Robert C. Lee
    • Dinner Guest
    Bradley White
    Bradley White
    • Stephen Saint
    Marilyn Dobrin
    • Mrs. Sarni
    • Director
      • Nicholas Hytner
    • Writers
      • Stephen McCauley
      • Wendy Wasserstein
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews155

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    famousgir1

    Two Great Leads Here!

    The Object Of My Affection is an okay movie, nothing that brilliant though. I have to say Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston both did give great performances. They work well together and have great chemistry. Well, this isn't the best of comedys out there, but like I said to the leads are great. All in all, not too bad.
    9rivenrock

    chin up, young person!

    They say you can't help who you love, and people have used that line forever to make terrible decisions about romance. This movie explores the idea that while you might not be able to help loving someone, you can still choose how you respond to that feeling. Choosing wisely is the difficult part! :) The characters (and not just the main characters - there are some great sub-plots and well-rounded side characters here) learn a lot about being realistic (and how & why that can be difficult) when it comes to romance. Many aspects of this theme are played out, and in more ways that you'd think just from reading the back of the DVD cover.

    I highly recommend this if you like that class of chick flick that goes beyond the obvious to ponder some of the deeper questions about love and the things we do to find it, keep it, and occasionally break our hearts over it. Like other beautiful movies of this kind (eg, While You Were Sleeping, French Kiss) the comedy is fairly subtle and character-based.

    All the elements are there: casting, direction, script (story and dialogue) and acting are all good. I hope you enjoy this movie as much as I did!
    Red7Eric

    I loved this movie

    I thought that this film was terrific. I read the book years ago, and actually thought that the movie was better. First of all, it makes more sense to look at the storyline from Nina's perspective, since she has much more at stake than George does. Secondly, the character played by Nigel Hawthorne was beautifully written and played, and he didn't even exist in the book. I also disagree with the assertion that George was "boring" in this movie. I thought that Paul Rudd gave a wonderful and moving performance, particularly at the Science Fair when he tells Nina how much he would love to be a father. Don't believe the critics -- give it a rental. It's a terrific film.
    kasper-3

    EXCELENT FILM

    I just want to say that this is one of the best films I have ever seen that deals with human relationships. Regardless of sexual orientation, race or nationality. I think that Paul Rudd´s role as George is brilliant; I do not want to exclude Jennifer Aniston´s role as Nina. Both gave a wonderful lesson of love, and friendship. If someone disagrees with my comments I will be willing to respond to any message addressed to kasper@quetzalcoatl.igeofcu.unam.mx
    Dale-31

    Touching, the best romance of 1998, so far.

    I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Jennifer Aniston proved herself to be a serious actress. Paul Rudd did a magnificent job. Despite critics and other audience members alike, this is one of my all-time favorite romances, particularly because it didn't have a Hollywood ending.

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    • Trivia
      Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey, Jr. were initially cast to star as Nina Borowski and George Hanson.
    • Goofs
      When George and Nina are kissing on the bed, Nina unbuttons his shirt, then when he answers the phone his shirt is fastened again. He then gets up and walks away, shirt open.
    • Quotes

      Rodney: Don't fix your life so that you're left alone right when you come to the middle of it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: My Giant/The Odd Couple II/City of Angels/The Player's Club/The Big One/The Butcher Boy (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      You Were Meant for Me
      Written by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed

      Performed by Sting

      Produced and Arranged by Dave Hartley and George Fenton

      Sting appears courtesy of A&M Records

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1998 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El objeto de mi afecto
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park Zoo, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,187,243
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,725,855
      • Apr 19, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,905,889
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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