Better Off Dead... (1985)
Better Off Dead... is a 1985 comedy movie directed by Savage Steve Holland, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss and Diane Franklin.
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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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 Monique.
When was Better Off Dead... released?
Better Off Dead... was released on 23 August 1985.
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... runs 1h 37m.
Who made Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
Where can I watch Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Better Off Dead...
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Cast
- 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
- Yuji Okumoto as Yee Sook Ree
- Brian Imada as Chen Ree