Better than Nothing (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2014, Better than Nothing is a comedy and drama film directed by Ute Wieland, running about 96 minutes. “Life is an asshole” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The 17-year-old Tom filled out a questionnaire for the Employment Agency at a vocational guidance office in his school. He falls in love with the trainee, which distributed the questionnaires. In the evaluation he gets out a job as an apprentice at a funeral home as a funeral professional.
Who’s in it. Better than Nothing stars François Goeske as Tom Rasmus, Wotan Wilke Möhring as Carsten Rasmus, Anna Fischer as Sarah Gerster and Nicolette Krebitz as Olga Petrowa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Better than Nothing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better than Nothing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better than Nothing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better than Nothing (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better than Nothing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Better than Nothing worth watching?
- Better than Nothing holds an audience score of 5.6 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 than Nothing?
- Better than Nothing stars François Goeske, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Anna Fischer, Nicolette Krebitz and Martin Brambach.
- When was Better than Nothing released?
- Better than Nothing was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.