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Better Off Dead...
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MOVIE 1h 37m 1985

Better Off Dead...

IMDb 7.1 / 10 (54K)
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Comedy Romance

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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.

Savage Steve Holland
Director Savage Steve Holland
Streaming Platform: (India)
Release Window: Aug 23, 1985 (Not streaming on a major platform in India)
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When was Better Off Dead... released?

Better Off Dead... was released on 23 August 1985.

Who stars in Better Off Dead...?

The movie stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong.

Who directed Better Off Dead...?

Better Off Dead... is directed by Savage Steve Holland.

What is the IMDb rating of Better Off Dead...?

Better Off Dead... has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 from 54K votes.

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