Better Things (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, Better Things is a drama film directed by Duane Hopkins, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Gails agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.
Who’s in it. Better Things stars Tara Ballard as Sarah, Betty Bench as Mrs Gladwin, Michael Socha as Mike and Freddie Cunliffe as Jon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Better Things has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Things tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Things (2008)?
- In GB, Better Things is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Better Things worth watching?
- Better Things holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Things?
- Better Things stars Tara Ballard, Betty Bench, Michael Socha, Freddie Cunliffe and Patricia Loveland.
- When was Better Things released?
- Better Things was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.