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Less Than Zero 1987

“It only looks like the good life.”

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What is Less Than Zero?

Less Than Zero is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
1987
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Nov 6, 1987
Studios
Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox
Genres
Drama, Crime
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Crime

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Less Than Zero is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A college freshman returns home for Christmas and confronts a friend's spiraling addiction.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features early performances by Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, and Robert Downey Jr.
  • Captures a gritty 1980s Los Angeles backdrop
  • Explores themes of youth and drug abuse
Keep in mind
  • Depicts heavy drug use and a bleak tone
  • Runtime is brief at 1h38m

Watch it if you’re interested in a gritty 1980s drama about youthful disillusionment and addiction.

The film’s bleak portrayal of drug abuse and loss makes it appropriate for mature viewers.

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What is the central story of Less Than Zero?

The film follows a college freshman who returns to Los Angeles for Christmas and discovers his former best friend’s drug habit has spiraled out of control.

Who are the lead actors?

The principal cast includes Andrew McCarthy as Clay, Jami Gertz as Blair, and Robert Downey Jr. as Julian.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on November 6, 1987.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a drama and crime film.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

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