Better Off Dead...
Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.
High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion. Meanwhile, he has to deal with his eccentric family, a tenacious paperboy and an obnoxious neighbor whose mother is hosting a beautiful French exchange student named Monique.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Better Off Dead...
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1985-08-23
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (508 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $10,297,601
- Production Companies: A&M Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, CBS Theatrical Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2833
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
John Cusack
as Lane Meyer
David Ogden Stiers
as Al Meyer
Kim Darby
as Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade
as Johnny Gasparini
Amanda Wyss
as Beth Truss
Diane Franklin
as Monique Junot
Scooter Stevens
as Badger Meyer
Curtis Armstrong
as Charles De Mar
Yuji Okumoto
as Yee Sook Ree
Brian Imada
as Chen Ree
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What is Better Off Dead...?▼
Better Off Dead... is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1985-08-23.
Who are the main actors in Better Off Dead...?▼
The main cast includes John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby, Demian Slade, Amanda Wyss, .
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Is Better Off Dead... based on a true story?▼
Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.
What is the IMDb rating of Better Off Dead...?▼
Better Off Dead... has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 508 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Better Off Dead...?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $10,297,601 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by A&M Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, CBS Theatrical Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Better Off Dead... filmed?▼
Better Off Dead... was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of Better Off Dead... is 97 minutes.
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