Better Living Through Chemistry
“Happiness has no formula”
A straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Better Living Through Chemistry
Better Living Through Chemistry is a 2014 English-language drama and comedy film directed by David Posamentier and Geoff Moore. The cast is led by Sam Rockwell, Michelle Monaghan, Olivia Wilde. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Better Living Through Chemistry was produced by Ealing Metro International, Occupant Entertainment, and Altus Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 14, 2014, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Posamentier, Geoff Moore
- Writers
- Geoff Moore, David Posamentier
- Release date
- March 14, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Ealing Metro International, Occupant Entertainment, Altus Productions
Better Living Through Chemistry cast & crew
Better Living Through Chemistry was directed by David Posamentier and Geoff Moore and written by Geoff Moore and David Posamentier.
The cast features Sam Rockwell as Douglas Varney, Michelle Monaghan as Kara Varney, Olivia Wilde as Elizabeth Roberts, Jane Fonda as Pharmacy Customer, Ray Liotta as Jack Roberts, and Norbert Leo Butz as Agent Andrew Carp.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Nau, cinematography is by Tim Suhrstedt, and it was produced by Felipe Marino and Joe Neurauter.
Is Better Living Through Chemistry worth watching?
Better Living Through Chemistry holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 318 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Better Living Through Chemistry is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Better Living Through Chemistry
Sam Rockwell
Douglas Varney
Michelle Monaghan
Kara Varney
Olivia Wilde
Elizabeth Roberts
Jane Fonda
Pharmacy Customer
Ray Liotta
Jack Roberts
Norbert Leo Butz
Agent Andrew Carp
Ben Schwartz
Noah
Ken Howard
Walter Bishop
Jenn Harris
Janet
Harrison Holzer
Ethan Varney
Peter Jacobson
Dr. Roth
Sonnie Brown
Principal Song-Carmichael
Better Living Through Chemistry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Better Living Through Chemistry in United States?
Better Living Through Chemistry is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Better Living Through Chemistry in?
Better Living Through Chemistry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Better Living Through Chemistry?
Better Living Through Chemistry runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Better Living Through Chemistry rated?
Better Living Through Chemistry is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 318 ratings.
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