About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1985
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
550
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.5M
Cast
duck
nerd
paperboy
suicidal
teen comedy
snow skiing
aftercreditsstinger
duringcreditsstinger
skiing
hilarious
admiring
familiar
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Questions about Better Off Dead...
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland and released in 1985.
What genre is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... is a Comedy, Romance film (1985).
Who stars in Better Off Dead...?
The cast of Better Off Dead... includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong.
What is the TMDB rating for Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 550 votes.
