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 (526 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $10,297,601
- Production Companies: A&M Films, CBS Theatrical Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5653
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
John Cusack
as Lane Meyer
Amanda Wyss
as Beth Truss
Diane Franklin
as Monique Junot
Aaron Dozier
as Roy Stalin
Curtis Armstrong
as Charles De Mar
David Ogden Stiers
as Al Meyer
Kim Darby
as Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade
as Johnny Gasparini
Laura Waterbury
as Mrs. Smith
Dan Schneider
as Ricky Smith
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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, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong, .
Where can I watch Better Off Dead... online?▼
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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 526 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.
Who composed the soundtrack for Better Off Dead...?▼
The soundtrack was composed by A&M Films, 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.
How long is Better Off Dead...?▼
The total runtime of Better Off Dead... is 97 minutes.
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