Better Off Dead...
"Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops."
Originally released in 1985. Better Off Dead... is a comedy/romance film. directed by Savage Steve Holland.
Starring John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, and Diane Franklin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (536 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.3M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $10,297,601
Production Companies
- A&M Films
- CBS Theatrical Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fa...
Who directed Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Better Off Dead... released?
Better Off Dead... was released on August 23, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Better Off Dead...?
The main cast of Better Off Dead... includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong.
Is Better Off Dead... worth watching?
Better Off Dead... has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 536 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.