MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1985 โบ Better Off Dead...
Better Off Dead... (1985)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
John Cusackas Lane Meyer
David Ogden Stiersas Al Meyer
Kim Darbyas Jenny Meyer
Demian Sladeas Johnny Gasparini
Amanda Wyssas Beth Truss
Diane Franklinas Monique Junot
Scooter Stevensas Badger Meyer
Curtis Armstrongas Charles De Mar
Yuji Okumotoas Yee Sook Ree
Brian Imadaas Chen Ree
Laura Waterburyas Mrs. Smith
Dan Schneideras Ricky Smith
Chuck Mitchellas Rocko
Aaron Dozieras Roy Stalin
Facts
| Release date | August 23, 1985 |
| Runtime | 97 min (1h 37m) โ about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $3,500,000 |
| Box office | $10,297,601 (2.9ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0088794 |
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Questions
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Better Off Dead... worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 567 votes, which places it #38 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 45%) and #1405 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
Who stars in Better Off Dead...?
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.
What is Better Off Dead... rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Better Off Dead...?
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