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Better Off Dead...
“Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.”
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Better Off Dead... at a glance
Better Off Dead... is a 1985 comedy and romance film, running 1h 37m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-08-23
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Savage Steve Holland
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 576 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmHigh 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.
Cast
14 names
John CusackLane Meyer
Amanda WyssBeth Truss
Diane FranklinMonique JunotAaron DozierRoy Stalin
Curtis ArmstrongCharles De Mar
David Ogden StiersAl Meyer
Kim DarbyJenny Meyer
Demian SladeJohnny GaspariniLaura WaterburyMrs. Smith
Dan SchneiderRicky Smith
Yuji OkumotoYee Sook Ree
Brian ImadaChen ReeScooter StevensBadger Meyer
Chuck MitchellRockoQuestions about Better Off Dead...
Quick answersWhere can I watch Better Off Dead... in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Better Off Dead... is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Better Off Dead... suitable for children?
Better Off Dead... is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Better Off Dead... about?
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…
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... runs for 1h 37m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Better Off Dead... trailer?
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