Better Off Dead... 1985
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56 Reviews
86%
Gummy
4%
SplatHigh 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lane Meyer
as Beth Truss
as Monique Junot
as Roy Stalin
as Charles De Mar
as Al Meyer
as Jenny Meyer
as Johnny Gasparini
as Mrs. Smith
as Ricky Smith
Director:
Writer:
Savage Steve Holland
Stars:
John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby, Demian Slade, Laura Waterbury, Dan Schneider,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Better Off Dead...
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Lane Meyer
as Beth Truss
as Monique Junot
as Roy Stalin
as Charles De Mar
as Al Meyer
as Jenny Meyer
as Johnny Gasparini
as Mrs. Smith
as Ricky Smith
as Yee Sook Ree
as Chen Ree
as Badger Meyer
as Rocko
as Roy's Ski Buddy #1
as Mr. Kerber
as Mailman
as Elizabeth Daily
as Roy's Ski Buddy #2 (as J. Warren David)
as Roy's Ski Buddy #3
as Buster
as Roller Skater
as Nerd #1
as Nerd #2 (as Jonathon Charles Fox)
as Nerd #3
as Jock #1
as Jock #2
as Jock #3
as Chris Cummins
as Tree Trimmer
as Tree Trimmer's Helper
as Joanne Greenwald (as Rima Delane)
as Paperboy
as Paperboy
as Paperboy
as Smity
as Additional Voices (voice)
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