Better Life (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1987, Better Life is a comedy, drama and soap series.
What it’s about. Trials and tribulations of the Popadic family, a typical family of five with everyday problems... BOLJI ŽIVOT is a Yugoslav TV series with mixed elements of soap opera, comedy and drama that aired from 1987 to 1991. Created by the Radiotelevision Belgrade it is considered to be the most successful TV show ever produced in Yugoslavia. Written by Siniša Pavić, most prolific Serbian screenwriter, the series helped jump start cinematic careers for many of its protagonists, most notably Dragan Bjelogrlić who went on to become successful actor, director, and producer.
Who’s in it. Better Life stars Aljoša Vučković as dr Ivo Lukšić, Lidija Vukićević as Violeta Popadić, Svetlana 'Ceca' Bojković as Emilija Popadić and Boris Dvornik as Lujo Lukšić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Better Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Life tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Life (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Better Life worth watching?
- Better Life holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and soap. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Better Life?
- Better Life stars Aljoša Vučković, Lidija Vukićević, Svetlana 'Ceca' Bojković, Boris Dvornik and Ivan Bekjarev.
- When was Better Life released?
- Better Life was released in 1987.