Better Things (2008): Cast & Box Office
Better Things is a 2008 drama directed by Duane Hopkins, starring Rachel McIntyre as Gail Wilson, Liam McIlfatrick and Michael Socha. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $40,034 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Duane Hopkins
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Third Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Better Things About?
The premise of Better Things without spoilers.
Gail’s agoraphobia traps her at home, where she escapes into romance novels; she lives with her Nan, out of the hospital, and together they break their isolation. Rob deepens his addiction to numb the grief of his girlfriend’s death, dreaming of holding her again. Mr. and Mrs. Gladwin confront a shift in their sixty‑year marriage as resentment creates a barrier that Mrs. Gladwin tries to erode with gestures.
Better Things Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- drug addiction
- teenage boy
- countryside
- teenage girl
- drug overdose
- country
- group
- young
- bleakness
- kitchen sink realism
- heroin
- death
+7 more Show fewer
- life
- withdrawal
- old age
- small town life
- boredom
- smack
- drug abuse
Better Things Cast & Characters
Rachel McIntyre leads the cast as Gail Wilson, with Liam McIlfatrick as Rob and Michael Socha as Mike. Directed by Duane Hopkins; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Duane Hopkins
- Rachel McIntyre as Gail Wilson
- Liam McIlfatrick as Rob
- Michael Socha as Mike
- Freddie Cunliffe as Jon
Also Starring in Better Things
· 7 more- Betty Bench Mrs Gladwin
- Patricia Loveland Nan Wilson
- Tara Ballard Sarah
- Frank Bench Mr Gladwin
- Jane Foxhall Tess' Mum
- Che Corr David
- Megan Palmer Rachel
Better Things Box Office
Better Things grossed $40,034 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40K
- International
- $40K
Better Things Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Better Things.
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Better Things FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Better Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Better Things?
Better Things runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Better Things released?
Better Things was released on May 17, 2008.
Who directed Better Things?
Better Things was directed by Duane Hopkins.
More films by Duane Hopkins Who is in the cast of Better Things?
Better Things stars Rachel McIntyre as Gail Wilson, Liam McIlfatrick as Rob and Michael Socha as Mike, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Better Things make at the box office?
Better Things grossed $40,034 worldwide.
Does Better Things have a post-credit scene?
No. Better Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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