Better Off Dead. (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Better Off Dead. is a drama and tv movie film directed by Neema Barnette, running about 120 minutes. “If you kill a cop, you're...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawyer fights a losing battle against the courts to overturn the death sentence for a convicted female robber/murderer despite demands from the woman that her death sentence be carried out.
Who’s in it. Better Off Dead. stars Mare Winningham as Kit Kellner, Tyra Ferrell as Cutter Dubuque, Kevin Tighe as D.A. John Byron and Don Harvey as Del, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Better Off Dead. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Off Dead. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Off Dead. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Off Dead. (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better Off Dead. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Better Off Dead. worth watching?
- Better Off Dead. holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Off Dead.?
- Better Off Dead. stars Mare Winningham, Tyra Ferrell, Kevin Tighe, Don Harvey and Reed R. McCants.
- When was Better Off Dead. released?
- Better Off Dead. was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.