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An , comedy: , but never hard to follow.
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.
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.
Cult Teen ComedyAbsurdist HumorQuirky Romance80s NostalgiaDarkly HumorousComing-of-AgeWitty DialogueEccentric CharactersSlapstick Comedy
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Is Better Off Dead... worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (63).
Is Better Off Dead... okay for kids?
PGStrong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Better Off Dead... make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).
Is Better Off Dead... good for date night?
and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
What tropes does Better Off Dead... use?
Language of LoveAngry Guard DogRunning GagActor AllusionThe DeterminatorMy Girl Is Not a SlutI Need to Go Iron My DogBraces of Orthodontic OverkillMeaningful NameBumbling DadSibling TeamNews Travels Fastand 87 more
TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Language of Love, Angry Guard Dog, and Running Gag.