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Better Off Dead... is a dark teen comedy centered on Lane Meyer, a high-school kid whose world goes sideways after a breakup with his girlfriend. Think ski slopes, a relentless paperboy, an eccentric family, an obnoxious neighbor, and the enigmatic French exchange student Monique — plus the ever-present rival Roy Stalin — all wrapped in offbeat gags and cult-movie charm. If you’re wondering where to watch it, the answer can change by country. We check Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV+ for availability and region-specific listings — sometimes it’s on Netflix in one territory and on Prime Video or another service elsewhere. Better Off Dead... didn’t rake in major awards on release, but it’s earned a loyal following over the years. Check Stream Tracker to see which platform currently streams it in your region.

Synopsis

Lane Meyer, a high-schooler devastated when his girlfriend leaves him for Roy Stalin, the school's ski-racing star, spirals into deep, suicidal despair. At the same time he must navigate an eccentric, chaotic family life, fend off a relentless paperboy, and tolerate an obnoxious neighbor whose mother is hosting a striking French exchange student named Monique.

Release date

1987

Duration

1h 40min

Rating

Director

Arthur Penn

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Horreur, Thriller

Cast

Mary Steenburgen Roddy McDowall Jan Rubeš William Russ Ken Pogue Wayne Robson Mark Malone