Better Off Dead
Seen it?2025 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bottle Rocket, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After his father's death, Gema, an awkward young man, is surprised by the warmth from his coworkers. When it fades, he begins to wonder who must die next, setting off a chain of lies that spirals into chaos.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$302K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kristo Immanuel
- Omara EsteghlalGema
- Jared AliLittle Gema
- Nirina ZubirAyu Dewinta Kartini - Gema's Mother
- Gilbert PattiruhuSimon Djatmiko - Gema's Father
- Muhadkly AchoMr. Cokro
- Mawar de JonghKerin
- Mario CaesarDanu
- Shindy HuangAdriana
- Ardit ErwandhaIlham
- Nada NoviaNaya