Where to watch Better Off Dead... in Canada
Better Off Dead... is streaming on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
About Better Off Dead...
Better Off Dead... is a 1985 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Savage Steve Holland, starring John Cusack, Amanda Wyss and Diane Franklin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 549 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Better Off Dead... in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Better Off Dead... trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
John Cusack
Lane Meyer
Amanda Wyss
Beth Truss
Diane Franklin
Monique Junot
Aaron Dozier
Roy Stalin
Curtis Armstrong
Charles De Mar
David Ogden Stiers
Al Meyer
Kim Darby
Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade
Johnny Gasparini
Laura Waterbury
Mrs. Smith
Dan Schneider
Ricky Smith
Yuji Okumoto
Yee Sook Ree
Brian Imada
Chen Ree
Scooter Stevens
Badger Meyer
Chuck Mitchell
Rocko
Frank Burt Avalon
Roy's Ski Buddy #1
Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Kerber
Taylor Negron
Mailman
E. G. Daily
Elizabeth Daily
Joe W. Davis
Roy's Ski Buddy #2 (as J. Warren David)
Peter Ellenstein
Roy's Ski Buddy #3
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Better Off Dead... in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Better Off Dead... on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Better Off Dead... on Netflix?+
Better Off Dead... is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel and fuboTV.
How long is Better Off Dead...?+
Better Off Dead... has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Better Off Dead...?+
Better Off Dead... stars John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin, Aaron Dozier and Curtis Armstrong.
When did Better Off Dead... come out?+
Better Off Dead... is a 1985 movie directed by Savage Steve Holland.
What genre is Better Off Dead...?+
Better Off Dead... is Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed Better Off Dead...?+
Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
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