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Better Than Love

Play trailer 2:00 Poster for Better Than Love Released Jul 12, 2019 1h 35m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A teenage drug dealer becomes addicted to prescription OxyContin after landing in the hospital.

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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times This film feels more like being smacked with a pamphlet. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Benjamin Gummery Indie Mac User An interesting exploration of the link between addiction and relationships Rated: 3/5 Mar 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is real stuff. A little bit dark but stuff we need to know about. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member The performance of the main actor is perfect. You feel his genuine kindness being strained and how much pressure he's got on his shoulders as he's trying to get clear of the gheto life. You sense his will to escape the dealing business and his crave for a better life. His descent into hell serves as an exemple and aims to deliver a positive message. The cast is without flaws. The story is strong. It's an important drama. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Better Than Love was a really well shot, well acted and well executed Indie thriller about the dangers of opioid addiction. It's a dark movie (as would be expected given that description), and crafted in a real and impactful manner. Good, engaging stuff! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Better Than Love had some of the best production value I've seen for a smaller indie film. Really solid. Good acting. Takes a personal look at the opiod crisis from every angle. Also has an interesting feel because of its Seattle locations. The U.S. is in the middle of such a terrible pandemic of overdoses, and it's good to see these filmmakers shining a light on it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This film offers a dose of reality in the examination of addiction to opioids. Very real feeling - the acting is top notch, the cinematography style lends itself to the gritty nature of the peice and the music elevates the tine. Very well done! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Better Than Love is a moving film about a drug dealer trying to improve his lot in life. Explores the dangers of addictive opioids and how they can tear people's lives apart. Lead actor Andrew Lawrence gives a great performance. Really liked the score and cinematography. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenage drug dealer becomes addicted to prescription OxyContin after landing in the hospital.
Director
Ted Carney
Producer
Andrew Lawrence, Tim Schaaf
Screenwriter
Tim Schaaf, Ted Carney
Distributor
Indie Rights
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 35m