After his girlfriend (Amanda Wyss) ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane (John Cusack) decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Filled with the wildest teen nightmares, a family you can't help but identify with and a host of wonderful comic characters, Savage Steve Holland's writing/directional debut is a masterful look at those painfully funny teen years.
Better Off Dead Film 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.
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It’s about time!I’ve literally waited for years for this movie to be available. One of my favorites of all time. Thank you, finally!.QuesaisjeScore: 5/5
Classic 80’s filmStill know all the lines in this movie..FulltiltedScore: 5/5
Best movie EVER!I’m so happy it’s finally available on digital!.Megs_vwScore: 5/5
Finally!!!!Been waiting for years to get this in here..JoshyomyScore: 5/5
Geeze! Finally!!!It only took forever..Mightyrighthand#1Score: 5/5
Do you know what street value is of this…Finally….love this movie. I thank the gods. I hope it is in French!.P-bodyScore: 5/5
Better Off Without John CusackWhat a deranged loser that Cusack is. We are better off without him..Bigdunn22Score: 1/5
ClassicA great movie from my youth. Took a long time for iTunes to get but it’s here now. Great one liners throughout……..MrcreleyScore: 5/5
FinallyIve been waiting for Itunes to put this on for years. love this movie, one of the best comedies ever. With Kim Darby as the mom, David Ogden Stiers as the dad, Dianne Franklin as the pretty french exchange student Curtis Armstrong as his buddy and John Cusack as the poor sap that got dumped. and the real star. a 1967 Camaro.ZynjanScore: 5/5
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Better Off Dead (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. John Cusack (Lane Meyer), David Ogden Stiers (Al Meyer), Kim Darby (Jenny Meyer), Demian Slade (Johnny Gasparini), Amanda Wyss (Beth Truss), Diane Franklin (Monique Junot), Scooter Stevens (Badger Meyer), Curtis Armstrong (Charles De Mar), Yuji Okumoto (Yee Sook Ree), Brian Imada (Chen Ree), Laura Waterbury (Mrs. Smith), Dan Schneider (Ricky Smith), Chuck Mitchell (Rocko), Aaron Dozier (Roy Stalin), Frank Burt Avalon (Roy's Ski Buddy #1), Vincent Schiavelli (Mr. Kerber), Taylor Negron (Mailman), Elizabeth Daily (Elizabeth Daily), Joe W. Davis (Roy's Ski Buddy #2 (as J. Warren David)), Peter Ellenstein (Roy's Ski Buddy #3), all returned for better off dead movie.
John CusackLane MeyerScore: 33.4
David Ogden StiersAl MeyerScore: 14.1
Kim DarbyJenny MeyerScore: 15.0
Demian SladeJohnny GaspariniScore: 6.4
Amanda WyssBeth TrussScore: 11.6
Diane FranklinMonique JunotScore: 11.2
Curtis ArmstrongCharles De MarScore: 14.3
Yuji OkumotoYee Sook ReeScore: 9.5
Brian ImadaChen ReeScore: 2.2
Dan SchneiderRicky SmithScore: 17.6
Chuck MitchellRockoScore: 5.1
Vincent SchiavelliMr. KerberScore: 16.2
Savage Steve Holland (Writer), Savage Steve Holland (Director), Michael Jaffe (Producer), Alan Balsam (Editor), Caro Jones (Casting), Brad R. Loman (Costume Design), Gil Friesen (Executive Producer), Gary Moreno (Set Decoration), Herman F. Zimmerman (Production Design), Isidore Mankofsky (Director of Photography), Georgina Williams (Hairstylist), Rupert Hine (Original Music Composer), William Strom (Associate Producer), Andrew Meyer (Executive Producer), James R. Scribner (Makeup Artist), Maria Lease (Script Supervisor), Jack Clements (Unit Production Manager), Jake Jarrell (Gaffer), David Anderle (Music Supervisor), Malcolm Brown (First Assistant Camera),
Savage Steve HollandWriterScore: 5.9
Savage Steve HollandDirectorScore: 5.9
Michael JaffeProducerScore: 3.2
Alan BalsamEditorScore: 0.6
Maria LeaseScript SupervisorScore: 3.9
Fred LernerStunt CoordinatorScore: 6.3
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Deutsch Nachdem Lane ein sympathischer, aber leistungsschwacher Schüler einer kalifornischen Highschool von seiner großen Jugendliebe Beth verlassen wird, die ihn für einen aufgeblasenen Skifahrer abserviert hat, sieht er nur noch einen einzigen Ausweg: Selbstmord. Seine zunehmend erfolglosen Versuche aber enden nur in Schmerzen und Peinlichkeit.
svenska Manusförfattaren och regissören Savage Steve Holland säger att "Lika gärna död" delvis är självbiografisk. Efter att hans stora kärlek på high school dumpade honom, tog han en 8-millimeters kamera och gjorde några sorgsna filmer som hade rakt motsatt effekt på hans vänner - de skrattade. När Lane (John Cusack) dumpas av sin flickvän (Amanda Wyss) för en arrogant skidåkare beslutar han sig för att begå självmord. Hans alltmer tafatta försök leder dock bara till större plågor och fler pinsamheter. Med de värsta tonårsmardrömmarna, en familj man bara måste tycka synd om och en rad fantastiskt roliga personer blir Savage Steve Hollands debut som manusförfattare och regissör en mästerlig skildring av de smärtsamt roliga tonåren.
Français Lane Myer vient d'être quitté par sa petite amie, sous prétexte qu'il n'est pas assez populaire. En pleine déprime, le jeune homme doit également supporter sa mère, son voisin envahissant et se préparer pour une compétition de ski qui pourrait lui permettre de reconquérir l'élue de son coeur.
български език История за отношения между ученици в една гимназия. Лейн Майър (Джон Кюсак) е депресиран тийнейджър, изоставен от гаджето си с думите: "Лейн, мисля, че за мен ще е по-добре, ако излизам с някой по-известен, по-хубав, каращ по-хубава кола." Бедният Лейн започва да мисли за самоубийство, но неговият пръв приятел го разубеждава с обещание да му помогне да си върне гаджето. В съседите междувременно пристига французойка на обменни начала, която проявява интерес към съседа си. Лейн се готви за състезанието по ски с конкурента си, който е отнел гаджето му, но дали гозбите на майка му и напористото вестникарче ще му позволят да участва...
Italiano Lane Myer, un sedicenne americano, perde le simpatie di Beth Truss, la sua ragazza, il giorno in cui non si qualifica con la squadra di sci della propria scuola. Chi ha la meglio, sulla neve e nel cuore di Beth, è lo spavaldo Roy Stalin. Per Lane sono cominciati i guai: è demoralizzato e svogliato; non ha alcuna intenzione di riparare la macchina usata che il padre gli ha regalato; comincia un lavoro in una rosticceria e non ne combina una buona. Egli tenta perfino di suicidarsi ma, per fortuna, ci ripensa; poi fa la conoscenza di Monique Junet, una vispa francesina, la quale deve passare un anno in casa di una vicina...
Español Una vez que su novia le abandona por un esquiador palurdo, Lane decide que el suicidio es su única salida. Pero sus intentonas serán cada vez más fallidas, trayéndole sólo más angustia y desconcierto
普通话 很可爱的荒诞校园喜剧，是每看一遍都会忍不住发笑的片子。
Pусский От героя картины по имени Лэйн — ушла девушка. Ушла хладнокровно, без сантиментов, заявив на прощание, что ей по вкусу кто-нибудь посимпатичней, побогаче и попопулярней. Сказала…и ушла с капитаном школьной команды лыжников, разбив сердце бедолаге Лэйну, существование которого сразу перестало иметь всякий смысл!
ελληνικά Ενας έφηβος περνάει περίοδο μεγάλης γκίνιας καθώς όχι μόνο τον αφήνει η φίλη του, αλλά ακόμα και ο επτάχρονος αδελφός του έχει μεγαλύτερη επιτυχία στο... γυναικείο φύλο.
Português Lane Meyer é um adolescente deprimido que perde sua namorada Beth. E o motivo que Bett deu foi: "Lane, eu acho que seria mais interessante, se eu namorasse alguém mais popular. Melhor sair procurando... Dirigindo um carro melhor..." De qualquer forma, o pobre Lane é abandonado e pensa em várias maneiras para se suicidar. Ele, finalmente conhece a bela francesa Monique, e se apaixona. Simultaneamente, ele deve suportar comida terrível de sua mãe, que literalmente nâo dá para comer, e o seu repugnante vizinho Ricky (e sua mãe), enquanto se prepara para o campeonato de esqui de sua vida - para tentar reconquistar a sua antiga namorada.
Dansk John Cusack er Lane Myer, en normal dreng med en unormal familie. Hans mor laver elendig mad og syr tøj af hjorteskind ved juletid. Hans lillebror går ud med tarvelige kvindemennesker, og hans far slås med avisbudet. Værst af alt, hans veninde Beth slår hånden af ham til fordel for en ulækker skiinstruktør. Så møder Lane en sød udvekslingsstudent, som bor hos familiens laskede naboer. Med hård konkurrence fra naboens søn sætter Lane sig for at vinde hendes hjerte.
Magyar A középiskolás srác, Lane Myer, megszállottan szerelmes barátnőjébe, Beth Truss-ba, akivel 6 hónapja jár. Majd egyik nap a lány dobja a srácot, mondván hogy túl sokáig voltak együtt és ideje már népszerűbb srácokkal járnia. És máris elcsábítja őt Roy Stalin, egy szőke szépfiú, aki a legmenőbb srác a suliban. Főszereplőnk persze padlót fog, nem tudja kiheverni a szakítást, és meg nem történtté tenni 6 hónapot. Innentől kezdve depresszió, és az öngyilkossági kísérletek hada veszi kezdetét, sikertelenül. Legjobb barátja próbálja folyton visszatartani, új dolgokra serkenteni, amikkel visszahódíthatja szerelmét. Szomszédságukban laknak Smith-ék: Mrs. Smith és fia, Ricky, aki egy csúnya, kövér, szemüveges fiú, nem mozdul ki otthonról és folyton orrcseppet szív. Ők látnak vendégül egy francia cserediáklányt, Monique-t, aki látszólag semmit nem ért az angol nyelvből és egyáltalán nem beszéli. Lane összejön a lánnyal, és ezzel véget ér a szomorúság, új értelmet ad Lane életének.
Português Após ser deixado pela namorada, que queria alguém popular, bonito e com um carro moderno, Lane Myer (John Cusack) tentar suicidar-se. Entretanto, o jovem conhece a francesa Monique (Diane Franklin), por quem se apaixona. Ele, então, decide acertar as contas com Roy (Aaron Dozier), atual namorado de sua ex, e reconquistar sua honra.
Türkçe Filmde sevgilisi tarafından terk edilen ve bu durumdan sonra intihar etmeye uğraşan oldukça da ilginç bir yaşam tarzına sahip genç Lane (Cusack) ana karakterdir. Lane, film boyunca eski sevgilisini geri almak için uğraş vermektedir. Egzantrik arkadaşları, garip bir ailesi, ilginç bir komşuları, sürekli yarıştığı Japonlar dışında kendisinden 2 dolar isteyen çocukla da sık-sık tartışmaktadır. Ama bu sevgilisini geri alması uğrunda verdiği müddette yan komşularında kalan Fransız turistle tanışır ve hayatı değişir.
Nederlands Lane Myer is geobsedeerd door zijn vriendin Beth en zijn wereld stort in elkaar als ze verliefd wordt op Roy, de aanvoerder van het ski-team. Na meerdere zelfmoordpogingen, het overleven van meerdere teisteringen van de krantenbezorger en onuitstaanbare diners met familie, vindt hij een nieuwe liefde: een Franse studente genaamd Monique Junot. Ondertussen moet hij zijn naam hoog houden door Roy in elkaar te slaan.
Polski Lane Myer ma dość wszystkiego. Rzuciła go ukochana dziewczyna, matka coraz gorzej gotuje, kolega z sąsiedztwa doprowadza go do szału, a młodszy brat konstruuje wynalazki zagrażające życiu. Jakby tego było mało, Lane musi wziąć udział w zawodach narciarskich.
Український Головний герой фільму — хлопець Лейн Майер. Він був закоханий в свою подругу Бет, але вона забуває про нього і закохується в Роя, нового капітана лижної команди. Лейн дуже сильно переживає цей розрив і кілька разів намагається накласти на себе руки, на щастя, невдало. Через деякий час Лейн зустрічає іншу дівчину — француженку Моніку, студентку по обміну. Моніка прекрасна, і Лейн закохується в неї. Але йому потрібно показати себе — скоро лижна гонка, в якій він повинен брати участь і перемогти Роя.
한국어/조선말 여자 친구에게 차여 자살까지 생각하고 있는 레인(존 쿠삭)이지만 오히려 레인의 가족은 레인이 죽던지 말던지 전혀 관심도 없는 콩가루 가족이다. 하는일 마다 머피의 법칙처럼 어긋나던 레인에게 유일하게 관심을 가지는 여학생이 나타나지만 막상 레인은 그 여학생에겐 별로 관심도 주지 않는데...
suomi John Cusack on hulvattoman vauhtikomedian pääosassa nuori mies Lane Meyer, joka ajautuu ahdinkoon tyttöystävänsä Bethin löytäessä rinnalleen paremmin menestyvän miehen. Aallonpohjassa käytyään Lane löytää lohtua ranskalaisesta vaihto-oppilaskaunottaresta Moniquesta (Diane Franklin).
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