Movie

The Object of My Affection

“A love story that could only happen between best friends.”

★ 5.8(338)19981h 51m

The Object of My Affection is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Nicholas Hytner
Release date: 1998-04-17
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $46,900,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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About The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Nicholas Hytner, starring Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd and Alan Alda. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 338 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Object of My Affection in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jennifer Aniston

Nina Borowski

Paul Rudd

George Hanson

Alan Alda

Sidney Miller

Nigel Hawthorne

Rodney Fraser

John Pankow

Vince McBride

Tim Daly

Robert Joley

Allison Janney

Constance Miller

Steve Zahn

Frank Hanson

Amo Gulinello

Paul James

Bruce Altman

Dr. Goldstein

Kevin Carroll

Louis Crowley

Lauren Pratt

Sally Miller

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookblind datelovefalling in lovegay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Object of My Affection in France?+

In France, The Object of My Affection is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Object of My Affection on Netflix?+

The Object of My Affection is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Object of My Affection?+

The Object of My Affection has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in The Object of My Affection?+

The Object of My Affection stars Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, Nigel Hawthorne and John Pankow.

When did The Object of My Affection come out?+

The Object of My Affection is a 1998 movie directed by Nicholas Hytner.

What genre is The Object of My Affection?+

The Object of My Affection is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Object of My Affection?+

The Object of My Affection was directed by Nicholas Hytner.