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Box office. $10.3 million. 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.
Oct 11, 1985 · Better Off Dead: Directed by Savage Steve Holland. With John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby, Demian Slade. After his girlfriend ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Filled with the wildest teen nightmares.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Savage Steve Holland
- 1985-10-11
Better Off Dead (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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- Savage Steve Holland
- PG
- 24
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...
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- Savage Steve Holland
- PG
- John Cusack
A comedy film about a depressed teen who tries to kill himself after his girlfriend dumps him for a ski jock. He meets a French exchange student who helps him improve his skiing skills and win back his love.
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Theatrical trailer of "Better Off Dead" by Savage Steve Holland. Starring John Cusack, David Ogden Stears, Kim Darby, Demian Slade, Scooter Stevens, Diane Fr...
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