Better Off Dead is a 1985 American dark comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve. It follows John Cusack as Lane Myer, a high school student who becomes suicidal after his girlfriend dumps him just before Christmas.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Better Off Dead via streaming services such as Paramount Plus With Showtime.
Is Better Off Dead available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Better Off Dead is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus With Showtime.
The movie sees Lane Meyer suffer from depression when his girlfriend breaks up with him. He plans to do something spectacular to win her back while coping with his mother’s food and a horrible neighbor.
The main cast includes:
- John Cusack as Lane Myer
- David Ogden Stiers as Al Myer
- Diane Franklin as Monique Junot
- Kim Darby as Jenny Myer
- Curtis Armstrong as Charles De Mar
Watch Better Off Dead streaming via Paramount Plus With Showtime
Better Off Dead is available to watch on Paramount Plus With Showtime. A subscription to Paramount Plus gives you access to a growing collection of original series and films, including several Star Trek shows,1923, iCarly, and more. You can also access popular sports, including NFL and SEC football games.
You can watch via Paramount Plus by following these steps:
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- $11.99 per month or $199.99 per year (with SHOWTIME)
- Enter your personal information and create your account
The Paramount Plus Essential plan includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies, the NFL on CBS, the UEFA Champions League, 24/7 news coverage with CBS News, and limited ads.
Furthermore, the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan includes all of the above, removes the ads except in limited circumstances, and also includes SHOWTIME originals, movies, and sports along with CBS live TV and college football. Nonetheless, you’re able to download shows to your mobile device.
Better Off Dead synopsis is as follows:
“After his girlfriend ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane 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.”
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