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.
Less Than Zero (1987) is a drama and crime film directed by Marek Kanievska, released on November 6, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr. and James Spader. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 311 ratings.
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Andrew McCarthy
as Clay
Jami Gertz
as Blair
Robert Downey Jr.
as Julian
James Spader
as Rip
Tony Bill
as Bradford Easton
Nicholas Pryor
as Benjamin Wells
Donna Mitchell
as Elaine Easton
Michael Bowen
as Hop
Sarah Buxton
as Markie
Lisanne Falk
as Patti
Michael Greene
as Robert Wells
Neith Hunter
as Alana
Directed by Marek Kanievska, written by Harley Peyton and Bret Easton Ellis, produced by Jon Avnet, Marvin Worth and Jordan Kerner.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 311 ratings.
RELEASED IN 1987 and directed by Marek Kanievska, "Less than Zero" is a drama about a trio of rich 18 year-olds from Los Angeles. After graduation, one goes off to college (Andrew McCarthy), but returns for Christmas break wherein he finds his ex-girlfriend (Jami Gertz) and, especially, his buddy (Robert Downey Jr.) struggling with drug addiction in the Beverly Hills fast lane. James Spader plays a smug high…
Reviewed on February 11, 2018
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Less Than Zero (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Less Than Zero (1987) includes Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader and Tony Bill. The film was directed by Marek Kanievska. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Less Than Zero was released on November 6, 1987 and runs for 1h 38m.
Less Than Zero (1987) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 311 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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