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Better Off Dead.

4.819932h MovieDramaTV Movie

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.

DirectorNeema Barnette
WriterRandy C. Baer
ProducerGloria Steinem

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Cast · Directed by Neema Barnette

MWMare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Kit Kellner
TFTyra Ferrell
Tyra Ferrell
Cutter Dubuque
KTKevin Tighe
Kevin Tighe
D.A. John Byron
DHDon Harvey
Don Harvey
Del
RM
Reed R. McCants
Jones (as Reed McCants)
MCMarilyn Coleman
Marilyn Coleman
Rene Dubuque
MMMichael MacRae
Michael MacRae
Frank Kellner

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Better Off Dead. — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Better Off Dead.?

Better Off Dead. isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Better Off Dead. on Netflix?

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Is Better Off Dead. on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Better Off Dead.?

Better Off Dead. hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 2, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.