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Where to watch The Object of My Affection (1998) tonight

The Object of My Affection (1998) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.8 from 345 TMDB members. 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
1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
April 17, 1998
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 from 345 votes
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Starring
Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, Nigel Hawthorne
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Object of My Affection?
The Object of My Affection is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Object of My Affection rated?
The Object of My Affection is rated R in the US.
Is The Object of My Affection a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Object of My Affection?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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