Better Off Dead...
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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Where can I watch Better Off Dead... in the United States?
Better Off Dead... is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 7.1 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 67 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, and Curtis Armstrong. Savage Steve Holland is the director.
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Better Off Dead... come out?
Better Off Dead... was released on August 23, 1985.
Which studio made Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was produced by A&M Films and CBS Theatrical Films in the United States.
What was the budget for Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... was made on a budget of $3,500,000.
How much did Better Off Dead... make at the box office?
Better Off Dead... grossed $10,297,601 worldwide, against a budget of $3,500,000.
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