Less Than Zero
“It only looks like the good life.”
A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
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About Less Than Zero
Less Than Zero is a 1987 English-language drama and crime film directed by Marek Kanievska. The cast is led by Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings.
Less Than Zero was produced by Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 6, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marek Kanievska
- Writers
- Harley Peyton
- Release date
- November 6, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox
Less Than Zero cast & crew
Less Than Zero was directed by Marek Kanievska and written by Harley Peyton.
The cast features Andrew McCarthy as Clay, Jami Gertz as Blair, Robert Downey Jr. as Julian, James Spader as Rip, Tony Bill as Bradford Easton, and Nicholas Pryor as Benjamin Wells.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Edward Lachman, and it was produced by Jon Avnet and Marvin Worth.
Is Less Than Zero worth watching?
Less Than Zero holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 303 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Less Than Zero is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Less Than Zero
Andrew McCarthy
Clay
Jami Gertz
Blair
Robert Downey Jr.
Julian
James Spader
Rip
Tony Bill
Bradford Easton
Nicholas Pryor
Benjamin Wells
Donna Mitchell
Elaine Easton
Michael Bowen
Hop
Sarah Buxton
Markie
Lisanne Falk
Patti
Michael Greene
Robert Wells
Neith Hunter
Alana
Less Than Zero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Less Than Zero in United States?
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▸What language is Less Than Zero in?
Less Than Zero is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Less Than Zero?
Less Than Zero runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Less Than Zero rated?
Less Than Zero is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 303 ratings.
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