Better Off Dead...

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Director

Savage Steve Holland

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed Better Off Dead...?

Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.

When was Better Off Dead... released?

Better Off Dead... was released on August 23, 1985.

How long is Better Off Dead...?

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

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