Better Things(2008)
Better Things Synopsis
Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.
Better Things (2008) is a drama film directed by Duane Hopkins, released on May 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha and Freddie Cunliffe. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Duane Hopkins
- Writers:
- Duane Hopkins
- Producers:
- Samm Haillay, Rachel Robey
- Production:
- Third Films, Wellington Films, Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH, EM Media, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Better Things (2008) Trailer
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Better Things Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tara Ballard
Tara Ballard
as Sarah
- Betty Bench
Betty Bench
as Mrs Gladwin
Michael Socha
as Mike
Freddie Cunliffe
as Jon
- Patricia Loveland
Patricia Loveland
as Nan Wilson
- Frank Bench
Frank Bench
as Mr Gladwin
- Rachel McIntyre
Rachel McIntyre
as Gail Wilson
- Che Corr
Che Corr
as David
- Jane Foxhall
Jane Foxhall
as Tess' Mum
- Liam McIlfatrick
Liam McIlfatrick
as Rob
- Megan Palmer
Megan Palmer
as Rachel
Key crew
Directed by Duane Hopkins, written by Duane Hopkins, produced by Samm Haillay and Rachel Robey.
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Better Things Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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Better Things – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Better Things online?
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Better Things (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD, Sooner and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Better Things?
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The main cast of Better Things (2008) includes Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha, Freddie Cunliffe and Patricia Loveland. The film was directed by Duane Hopkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Better Things released?
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Better Things was released on May 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Better Things worth watching?
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Better Things (2008) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Better Things?
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Yes. The official Better Things trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.