John Cusack
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Oct 11, 1985 · Lane Meyer, a depressed teenager, tries to kill himself after his girlfriend dumps him for a ski jock. He gets help from his neighbor Monique, a French exchange student, and tries to win back his love with his skiing skills.
- (49K)
- Comedy, Romance
- Savage Steve Holland
- 1985-10-11
Better Off Dead is a 1985 American black comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. It stars John Cusack as high school student Lane Meyer, who becomes suicidal after his girlfriend breaks up with him shortly before Christmas.
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- Savage Steve Holland
- PG
- 24
Find out who starred in and worked on the comedy film Better Off Dead, directed by Savage Steve Holland and written by John Cusack. See the full list of actors, producers, writers, composers, and more on IMDb.
Lane Meyer (John Cusack) is a teen with a peculiar family and a bizarre fixation with his girlfriend, Beth (Amanda Wyss). When Beth dumps Lane, he decides to kill himself, making bumbling attempts...
- (26)
- Comedy
- PG
Lane (John Cusack) resolves to commit suicide after his girlfriend dumps him for the captain of the ski team. His unsuccessful attempts only lead him into more awkward and embarrassing situations, and eventually to a race that has unexpected results. 5,314 IMDb 7.1 1 h 36 min 1985. X-Ray PG.
