Better Living Through Chemistry 2014
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SplatA straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Douglas Varney
as Kara Varney
as Elizabeth Roberts
as Pharmacy Customer
as Jack Roberts
as Agent Andrew Carp
as Noah
as Walter Bishop
as Janet
as Ethan Varney
Director:
Writer:
David Posamentier, Geoff Moore
Stars:
Sam Rockwell, Michelle Monaghan, Olivia Wilde, Jane Fonda, Ray Liotta, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Schwartz, Ken Howard, Jenn Harris, Harrison Holzer,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
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 Living Through Chemistry
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
GM
Cast
as Douglas Varney
as Kara Varney
as Elizabeth Roberts
as Pharmacy Customer
as Jack Roberts
as Agent Andrew Carp
as Noah
as Walter Bishop
as Janet
as Ethan Varney
as Dr. Roth
as Principal Song-Carmichael
as Officer Willits
as Ed
as Bree Bishop
as Miss D'Francesco
as Mr. Aanenson
as Arnold Morello
as Young Girl
as Brian
as Waiter
as Rick Scruggs
as Kaye Tashman
as David Chen
as Wise-Ass Boy
as Hipster Teenager
as Bartender
as Old Man Cyclist
as Boy in Classroom
as Girl in Classroom
as Local Dad
as Sensei
as Bike Rice Official (uncredited)
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