Less Than Zero (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Less Than Zero is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Marek Kanievska, running about 98 minutes. “In Beverly Hills, you can have anything your heart desires. You just can't have it the way it used to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Less Than Zero stars Andrew McCarthy as Clay, Jami Gertz as Blair, Robert Downey Jr. as Julian and James Spader as Rip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Less Than Zero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Less Than Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Less Than Zero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Less Than Zero (1987)?
- In GB, Less Than Zero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Less Than Zero worth watching?
- Less Than Zero holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero stars Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader and Tony Bill.
- When was Less Than Zero released?
- Less Than Zero was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.