Overview

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, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier, Curtis Armstrong, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby, Demian Slade

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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.

When was "Better Off Dead..." released?

Better Off Dead... was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Better Off Dead..."?

The cast includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier.