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Better Off Dead... (1985): movie guide
Better Off Dead... (1985) is a Comedy, Romance running about 97 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 579 votes. Notable cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1985-08-23
- Runtime: 97 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1985-08-23
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What is Better Off Dead... about?
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.
Cast highlights
Better Off Dead... features John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong, David Ogden Stiers. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1985-08-23. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (579 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Better Off Dead...?
- Better Off Dead... is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Better Off Dead...?
- Better Off Dead... runs about 97 minutes.
- Who stars in Better Off Dead...?
- Cast highlights include John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong, David Ogden Stiers.
- Does Cinema Box stream Better Off Dead...?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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