Better Off Dead...(1985)
“Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.”
Overview
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.
Director
Savage Steve Holland
Studio
A&M Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$10M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
A&M Films • CBS Theatrical Films
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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.
Who directed Better Off Dead...?▼
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland and released in 1985. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Better Off Dead...?▼
Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Better Off Dead...?▼
The cast of Better Off Dead... includes 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 and more.
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