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Better Than Love

  • 2019
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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Andrew Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, DeRon Brigdon, Tonya M. Skoog, Alexandra Rodriguez, and Lily Berlina in Better Than Love (2019)
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A reluctant drug dealer strives to elevate his friend's lives while the addictive forces of an ignorant OxyContin prescription corrodes his own.A reluctant drug dealer strives to elevate his friend's lives while the addictive forces of an ignorant OxyContin prescription corrodes his own.A reluctant drug dealer strives to elevate his friend's lives while the addictive forces of an ignorant OxyContin prescription corrodes his own.

  • Director
    • Ted Carney
  • Writers
    • Ted Carney
    • Tim Schaaf
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lawrence
    • Alexandra Rodriguez
    • Matthew Lawrence
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    196
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    • Director
      • Ted Carney
    • Writers
      • Ted Carney
      • Tim Schaaf
    • Stars
      • Andrew Lawrence
      • Alexandra Rodriguez
      • Matthew Lawrence
    • 31User reviews
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    Andrew Lawrence
    Andrew Lawrence
    • Jon
    Alexandra Rodriguez
    • AJ
    Matthew Lawrence
    Matthew Lawrence
    • Davies
    DeRon Brigdon
    • Grady
    Lily Berlina
    Lily Berlina
    • Kelsie
    Ty Bonneville
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    Treavor Boykin
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    Andrew Lee Creech
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    • Serle
    Tony Doupe
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    David Drummond
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    Brian Fortuna
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    Erwin Galan
    • Dom
    Tim Gouran
    • Dakin
    Drew Hobson
    Drew Hobson
    • Officer
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    MayhemFilmKreations

    Intense Drama

    A powerful performance by Andrew Lawrence! Bravo!!!! Better than Love is beautifully written, shot, and directed! The actors performances were on point and still had a realistic natural feel to their lifestyle not over doing it. Picture perfect. The twist this movie took was intense and knowing it was based on a true story it's extremely devastating. This is a great film with a strong message and many more people should be aware of that message, which is how addicting and dangerous over the counter drugs can be!
    9metroran

    A gritty well-crafted movie

    Ted Carney does a terrific job keeping the tension, the love story and the personal story all going at once. Stellar performances from all the cast. Painful and hopeful, this indie film is well worth the time spent. Watch it.
    8cbax123

    Gripping, powerful and real.

    This film struck home to me as somebody who had dealt with addiction and has lost friends to addiction. The lead actor does an incredible job of showing you the realness of addiction and the different components of living with it. There's wonderful directing and cinematography that compliment the performances. Worth the watch!
    8pcbehn

    Dramatic and gripping

    This film sets a new standard for down to earth realism and depiction of a nasty industry. The script, direction and acting are very professional. The story line is gripping and suspenseful. The only downside to this film is that it is not a show for everyone. It is gripping and pretty raw. /still well worth watching
    8turrou-66-907048

    Solid Indie Film About Opiod Chrisis

    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.

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      Andrew Lawrence's real-life dog, Mr. Smee, plays Jon's dog, Rollie.
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      Written by Fredro Starr

      Performed by Fredro Starr, Feat. Begetz

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    • Release date
      • July 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bolje od ljubavi
    • Filming locations
      • Bremerton, Washington, USA
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      1 hour 25 minutes
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