The Object of My Affection
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The Object of My Affection is a 1998 movie, adapted from the book of the same title by Stephen McCauley. The film is directed by Nicholas Hytner and based on a screenplay by Wendy Wasserstein. It stars Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, John Pankow, and Alan Alda.
Plot synopsis
The movie centres around the relationship between Nina (Aniston) and George (Rudd). When George, a gay man, is dumped by his partner, Nina offers him the spare room in her apartment. They become good friends and it is this relationship that the movie examines.
George and Nina seem like the perfect couple. They share a cozy Brooklyn apartment, a taste for tuna casserole dinners, and a devotion to ballroom dancing. They love each other. There's only one hitch: George is gay. And when Nina announces she's pregnant, things get especially complicated. Vince - Nina's overbearing boyfriend and the baby's father-wants marriage. Nina wants independence. George will do anything for a little unqualified affection, but is he ready to become an unwed surrogate dad?