Where was Better Off Dead filmed?

Name: Better Off Dead
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Teen, Black Comedy
Released: 1985
Cast: John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Diane Franklin, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss

1985 film, directed by Savage Steve Holland.

Utah

The story is set in California, about 492 miles (792 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in: California
Filmed in: Utah
Distance: About 492 miles (792 km) between California and the nearest filming location.

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About Better Off Dead

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Released: 1985
Director: Savage Steve Holland
Cast: John Cusack David Ogden Stiers Diane Franklin Curtis Armstrong Amanda WyssKim DarbyDan Schneider Vincent Schiavelli Steven Williams Rick Rosenthal
Genre: Romantic Comedy Teen Black Comedy

In the fictional Northern California town of Greendale, high school student Lane Meyer's two main interests are skiing and his girlfriend of six months, Beth Truss.

Roy is an arrogant bully who unfairly rejects Lane at ski team tryouts.

Although Lane also owns a 1967 Camaro, he has not been able to get it running and it sits dilapidated in the driveway.

Famous lines from Better Off Dead

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

Uh, his what?Lane Myer
Alright let's go!Lane Myer
Two dollars. cash.Johnny
Gee Johnny, I don't have a dime.Lane Myer
Didn't ask for a dime. Two dollars.Johnny

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