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🎬 Movie

Less Than Zero

1987 · 98 min Drama Crime
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1987
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Marek Kanievska
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (298 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Marek Kanievska

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Andrew McCarthy

Andrew McCarthy

Clay

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz

Blair

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Julian

James Spader

James Spader

Rip

Tony Bill

Tony Bill

Bradford Easton

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Benjamin Wells

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

Elaine Easton

Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Hop

Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton

Markie

Lisanne Falk

Lisanne Falk

Patti

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