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BETTER OFF DEAD...
Explore Better Off Dead... (1985), a comedy and romance movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops."
19851h 37m6.6 TMDb
Directed by Savage Steve Holland
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Condensed premise
High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion.
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ROAST MY ROM-COM DNA
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Suspense5
Emotion6.1
Complexity7.2
Humor6.7
Realism6.7
Action5
Darkness3.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
- ✓fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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