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Better Off Dead...

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In this iconic 80s comedy, we follow the life of a teenager named Lane Meyer, a high school boy in a small town facing the ravages of heartbreak. His life takes an unexpected turn when his girlfriend, Beth, leaves him for an arrogant French skier. Devastated and frustrated, Lane sinks into an abyss of sadness as he tries to cope with his impending failure in almost everything he attempts.

As he tries to win Beth back, Lane finds himself surrounded by a cast of eccentric characters who teach him valuable lessons about love and life. Among them is his quirky neighbor, a Japanese girl named Monique, who, while initially appearing to be just a friend, may hold the key to helping Lane discover his true worth and what he really wants from life.

With absurd situations and hilarious moments, Lane attempts various methods to win back his ex-girlfriend, ranging from fashion tricks to dramatic ski escapades on the mountain. Along his journey, he also faces the hilarious and ridiculous expectations of his parents and teenage culture, making the story a perfect blend of comedy and self-discovery.

A story that will make you laugh while exploring the complexities of growing up, it never feels too outdated, turning it into a timeless classic that continues to resonate with new generations of viewers.

Media type
Movie
Year
1985
Director
Savage Steve Holland
Writer
Savage Steve Holland
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.10
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
77.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
51.00
Actors
John Cusack
David Ogden Stiers
Kim Darby
Demian Slade
Amanda Wyss
Diane Franklin
Scooter Stevens
Curtis Armstrong
Yuji Okumoto
Brian Imada
Laura Waterbury
Chuck Mitchell
Aaron Dozier
Frank Burt Avalon
Vincent Schiavelli
Taylor Negron
E. G. Daily
Joe W. Davis
Peter Ellenstein
Edward Mehler
Thomas Rollerson
Toby Iland
Jonathan Charles Fox
Darren Harris
Randy Stoklos
Sam High
David Vaughn
Tina Littlewood
Steven Williams
Stuart K. Robinson
Rima Lyn
Yano Anaya
Joey Tushnet
Gender
Comedy
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Michael Jaffe
Original title
Better Off Dead...
Duration
97
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