Director
Savage Steve Holland
Starring
John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Kim Darby
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Better Off Dead
📅 Release Schedule
Premieres Today
October 11, 1985
🎬 Initial Launch:
USA
• 🏛️ Platform:
Theatre
Additional
Rollouts:
📍 Japan (Theatre)
Dec 14, 1985
📍 Brazil (Theatre)
Dec 25, 1985
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Official Trailer
Cast & Crew
Lane Meyer
Al Meyer
Jenny Meyer
Johnny Gasparini
Badger Meyer
Monique Junot
Mrs. Smith
Ricky Smith
Yee Sook Ree
Chen Ree
Rocko
Beth Truss
Charles De Mar
Roy Stalin
Roy's Ski Buddy #1
Roy's Ski Buddy #2
Roy's Ski Buddy #3
Mr. Kerber
Buster
Roller Skater
Nerd #1
Nerd #2
Nerd #3
Jock #1
Jock #2
Jock #3
Chris Cummins
Tree Trimmer
Tree Trimmer's Helper
Mailman
Joanne Greenwald
Elizabeth Daily
The Band
The Band
The Band
The Band
Backup Singer
Paperboy
Paperboy
Paperboy
Smitty
Additional Voices
The Band
Student
Student
Franchise Timeline
International Release Schedule
| Territory / Region | Release Date | Platform / Format |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 USA | 11 Oct 1985 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Japan | 14 Dec 1985 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Brazil | 25 Dec 1985 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Denmark | 2 May 1986 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Australia | 21 Aug 1986 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Finland | 9 Jan 1987 | Theatre |
| 🌍 Portugal | 25 Dec 1987 | Theatre |