Better Off Dead...
1985, English. Directed by Savage Steve Holland.
Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 577 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Better Off Dead... isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Savage Steve HollandDirector
- John CusackLane Meyer
- Amanda WyssBeth Truss
- Diane FranklinMonique Junot
- Aaron DozierRoy Stalin
- Curtis ArmstrongCharles De Mar
- David Ogden StiersAl Meyer
- Kim DarbyJenny Meyer
- Demian SladeJohnny Gasparini
- Laura WaterburyMrs. Smith
- Dan SchneiderRicky Smith
- Yuji OkumotoYee Sook Ree
- Brian ImadaChen Ree
Details
- Released
- 23 August 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Savage Steve Holland
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $10M
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Better Off Dead...: quick answers
Is Better Off Dead... worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 577 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Better Off Dead... have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Better Off Dead... has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Better Off Dead... parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Better Off Dead... is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Better Off Dead... on?
Better Off Dead... isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Better Off Dead...?
If you liked Better Off Dead..., try No Hard Feelings, That Awkward Moment, Sex Appeal.
Who directed Better Off Dead...?
Better Off Dead... (1985) was directed by Savage Steve Holland and stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin.