Better Off Dead (2025)
When his father dies, an awkward young man is shocked by the attention of his friends. When the warmth is gone and things return to their usual coldness, he begins to wonder: “Who else must die?”
Director: Kristo Immanuel
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 14, 2025
Cast
- Omara Esteghlal - Gema
- Jared Ali - Little Gema
- Nirina Zubir - Gema's Mother
- Gilbert Pattiruhu - Gema's Father
- Muhadkly Acho - Mr. Cokro
- Mawar Eva De Jongh - Kerin
- Mario Caesar - Danu
- Shindy Huang - Adriana
- Ardit Erwandha - Ilham
- Nada Novia Putri - Naya
Screenplay
- Kristo Immanuel
- Jessica Tjiu (Co-Writer)
Music: Nic Edwin
Cinematography: Dimas Bagus Triatma Yoga
Editing: Ryan Purwoko
Production: Imajinari, Legacy Pictures, Jagartha, Trinity Entertainment Network, TIX ID
Country: Indonesia
Language: English, Bahasa indonesia
Box Office: $301,951
Original Language: id
Themes
Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Dark Comedy and Irony, Workplace Stories and Office Comedy
Keywords
work, worker, office, dark comedy, satire, workplace, crude humor, breaking the fourth wall, mental health, dramedy, satirical, freak out!, black comedy, introvert, mental exploration
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Off Dead about?
- When his father dies, an awkward young man is shocked by the attention of his friends. When the warmth is gone and things return to their usual coldness, he begins to wonder: “Who else must die?”
- Who directed Better Off Dead?
- Better Off Dead was directed by Kristo Immanuel.
- Who stars in Better Off Dead?
- Better Off Dead stars Omara Esteghlal, Jared Ali, Nirina Zubir, Gilbert Pattiruhu, Muhadkly Acho, Mawar Eva De Jongh.
- How long is Better Off Dead?
- Better Off Dead has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Better Off Dead?
- Better Off Dead is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did Better Off Dead gross?
- Better Off Dead grossed $301,951 worldwide.
- Where was Better Off Dead produced?
- Better Off Dead was produced in Indonesia.
- What are the themes of Better Off Dead?
- The themes of Better Off Dead include: Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Dark Comedy and Irony, Workplace Stories and Office Comedy.