How old was John Cusack in Better Off Dead...?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It adds depth to our understanding of a celebrity’s experience. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

In the movie Better Off Dead..., John Cusack was at the age of:

18 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Better Off Dead... premiered:

January 1, 1985

And the known birth date of John Cusack:

June 28, 1966

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, John Cusack might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.