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Better Off Dead...
🎬 Movie

Better Off Dead...

1985 · 97 min Comedy Romance
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Savage Steve Holland

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

John Cusack

John Cusack

Lane Meyer

Amanda Wyss

Amanda Wyss

Beth Truss

Diane Franklin

Diane Franklin

Monique Junot

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Aaron Dozier

Roy Stalin

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Charles De Mar

David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers

Al Meyer

Kim Darby

Kim Darby

Jenny Meyer

Demian Slade

Demian Slade

Johnny Gasparini

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Laura Waterbury

Mrs. Smith

Dan Schneider

Dan Schneider

Ricky Smith

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