Is Less Than Zero sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 98% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Less Than Zero end with hope?

No. Less hopeful than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Less Than Zero easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Less Than Zero scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Less Than Zero violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 68% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Less Than Zero

Name: Less Than Zero
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1987
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Tony Bill

It only looks like the good life.

Directed by Marek Kanievska

Produced by Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P.

198798 min6.4 / 10

A bleak portrait of wealthy Los Angeles youth spiraling into addiction and moral decay, anchored by intimate relationships that cannot save those caught in self-destruction.

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.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

Is Less Than Zero sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does Less Than Zero end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Less Than Zero easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Less Than Zero scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Less Than Zero violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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