Better Living Through Chemistry (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2014, Better Living Through Chemistry is a comedy and drama film directed by Geoff Moore, running about 91 minutes. “Happiness has no formula” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A straight-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.

Who’s in it. Better Living Through Chemistry stars Sam Rockwell as Douglas Varney, Michelle Monaghan as Kara Varney, Olivia Wilde as Elizabeth Roberts and Jane Fonda as Pharmacy Customer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Better Living Through Chemistry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $75.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Living Through Chemistry page.

If you liked it. Fans of Better Living Through Chemistry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Better Living Through Chemistry (2014)?
In US, Better Living Through Chemistry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Better Living Through Chemistry worth watching?
Better Living Through Chemistry holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Better Living Through Chemistry?
Better Living Through Chemistry stars Sam Rockwell, Michelle Monaghan, Olivia Wilde, Jane Fonda and Ray Liotta.
When was Better Living Through Chemistry released?
Better Living Through Chemistry was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.