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6.6561 votes1985PG1h 37mComedyRomanceIMDb

Synopsis

“Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.”

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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John Cusack
Lane Meyer
Amanda Wyss
Beth Truss
Diane Franklin
Monique Junot
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Aaron Dozier
Roy Stalin
Curtis Armstrong
Charles De Mar
David Ogden Stiers
Al Meyer
Kim Darby
Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade
Johnny Gasparini
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Laura Waterbury
Mrs. Smith
Dan Schneider
Ricky Smith
Yuji Okumoto
Yee Sook Ree
Brian Imada
Chen Ree
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Scooter Stevens
Badger Meyer
Chuck Mitchell
Rocko
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Frank Burt Avalon
Roy's Ski Buddy #1
Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Kerber
Taylor Negron
Mailman
E. G. Daily
Elizabeth Daily
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Joe W. Davis
Roy's Ski Buddy #2 (as J. Warren David)
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Peter Ellenstein
Roy's Ski Buddy #3

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What year was Better Off Dead... released?

Better Off Dead... was released in 1985.

How long is Better Off Dead...?

Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1h 37m.

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Better Off Dead... is classified as Comedy, Romance.

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Better Off Dead... is rated PG.