Movie

Better Off Dead...

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

★ 6.6(551)19851h 37m

Better Off Dead... is streaming on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 29 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Savage Steve Holland
Release date: 1985-08-23
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $10,297,601
Budget: $3,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: A&M Films

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About Better Off Dead...

Better Off Dead... is a 1985 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Savage Steve Holland, starring John Cusack, Amanda Wyss and Diane Franklin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 551 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Better Off Dead... in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Cusack

Lane Meyer

Amanda Wyss

Beth Truss

Diane Franklin

Monique Junot

Aaron Dozier

Roy Stalin

Curtis Armstrong

Charles De Mar

David Ogden Stiers

Al Meyer

Kim Darby

Jenny Meyer

Demian Slade

Johnny Gasparini

Laura Waterbury

Mrs. Smith

Dan Schneider

Ricky Smith

Yuji Okumoto

Yee Sook Ree

Brian Imada

Chen Ree

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Better Off Dead... in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Better Off Dead... on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Better Off Dead... on Netflix?+

Better Off Dead... is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV.

How long is Better Off Dead...?+

Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Better Off Dead...?+

Better Off Dead... stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier and Curtis Armstrong.

When did Better Off Dead... come out?+

Better Off Dead... is a 1985 movie directed by Savage Steve Holland.

What genre is Better Off Dead...?+

Better Off Dead... is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Better Off Dead...?+

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