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Better Off Dead...
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Better Off Dead...

Fri, Aug 23, 1985
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 23, 1985
  • PhysicalWed, Jan 1, 1997VHS
GB
  • In CinemasSun, Jan 26, 1986
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Aug 21, 1986
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • John Cusack
    John Cusack
    as Lane Meyer
  • Amanda Wyss
    Amanda Wyss
    as Beth Truss
  • Diane Franklin
    Diane Franklin
    as Monique Junot
  • A
    Aaron Dozier
    as Roy Stalin
  • Curtis Armstrong
    Curtis Armstrong
    as Charles De Mar
  • David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    as Al Meyer
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