Less Than Zero (1987)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 98 mins.
Release date - 06-11-1987
Release year - 1987
Genres - Crime, Drama, Romance

Overall ratings and scores for Less Than Zero:
Happiness Score - 6.359/10, World Popularity Score - 10.826/100, IMDB Score - 6.4, Metascore - 48, Internet Movie Database - 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 50%, Metacritic - 48/100, .
Less Than Zero movie has Total Global Votes - 244, Total IMD Votes - 20,622

Less Than Zero Movie Introduction: Movie Less Than Zero, release year 1987 is written by Bret Easton Ellis, Harley Peyton and directed by Marek Kanievska. The leading star-cast in this movie are Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr. along with the other stars and crew members.

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Less Than Zero (1987)

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Movie in-short: A college freshman returns to L.A. for the holidays at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.

Movie story-line: 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.

Movie synopsis: Clay, an eighteen-year-old freshman, comes back from his first term at Princeton to spend his Christmas vacation with his broken-up wealthy family in Los Angeles. His former girlfriend, Blair, is now involved with his ex-best-friend, Julian. She warns Clay that Julian needs help: he is using a lot of cocaine and has huge debts. What follows is a look at the youth culture of wealthy post adolescents in Beverly Hills with a strong anti-drug message. Apart from the setting and the names, the film has very little to do with Bret Easton Ellis's book by the same title on which it was based.

Highlights - Less Than Zero (1987)

Total budget - $8,000,000.00
Total revenue - $12,396,383.00
Produced by - 20th Century FoxAmercent FilmsAmerican Entertainment Partners L.P.
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - Spanish (Español), German (Deutsch), English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - DE : 16 US : R

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Less Than Zero (1987)

Lead Actors - Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr.
Writer(s) - Bret Easton Ellis, Harley Peyton
Director(s) - Marek Kanievska

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Less Than Zero (1987)

What is the release date of Less Than Zero (1987)?
Release date of Less Than Zero (1987) is 06-11-1987.


What is the total runtime of Less Than Zero (1987) in minutes?
Total runtime of Less Than Zero (1987) in minutes is 98 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Less Than Zero (1987) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Less Than Zero (1987) movie is around $8,000,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Less Than Zero (1987)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Less Than Zero (1987) is around $12,396,383.00.


What is the pupularity of Less Than Zero (1987)?
Worldwide pupularity of Less Than Zero (1987) movie is 10.826%.


What is the name of the production company of film Less Than Zero (1987)?
Production company of film Less Than Zero (1987) is/are 20th Century Fox, Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., .


Which country the film Less Than Zero (1987) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Less Than Zero (1987) is United States of America, .


Which language the film Less Than Zero (1987) is produced in?
Film Less Than Zero (1987) is produced in Spanish (Español), German (Deutsch), English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Less Than Zero (1987) belongs to?
Movie Less Than Zero (1987) is categorized under Crime, Drama genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Less Than Zero (1987)?
Lead actors of the film Less Than Zero (1987) are Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr..


Who is the writer of the film Less Than Zero (1987)?
The writer(s) of the film Less Than Zero (1987) is/are Bret Easton Ellis, Harley Peyton.


Who is the director of the film Less Than Zero (1987)?
The director(s) of the film Less Than Zero (1987) is/are Marek Kanievska.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Less Than Zero (1987) movie?
Movie Less Than Zero (1987) has 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Less Than Zero (1987) in-short?
Short plot of movie Less Than Zero (1987): A college freshman returns to L.A. for the holidays at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit..


What is the full story of Less Than Zero (1987) movie?
Full plot of movie Less Than Zero (1987): Clay, an eighteen-year-old freshman, comes back from his first term at Princeton to spend his Christmas vacation with his broken-up wealthy family in Los Angeles. His former girlfriend, Blair, is now involved with his ex-best-friend, Julian. She warns Clay that Julian needs help: he is using a lot of cocaine and has huge debts. What follows is a look at the youth culture of wealthy post adolescents in Beverly Hills with a strong anti-drug message. Apart from the setting and the names, the film has very little to do with Bret Easton Ellis's book by the same title on which it was based..


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List of full Starcast and crew members of Less Than Zero (1987)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Andrew McCarthyName: Andrew McCarthy
Character: Clay

profie photo of Jami GertzName: Jami Gertz
Character: Blair

profie photo of Robert Downey Jr.Name: Robert Downey Jr.
Character: Julian

profie photo of James SpaderName: James Spader
Character: Rip

profie photo of Tony BillName: Tony Bill
Character: Bradford Easton

profie photo of Nicholas PryorName: Nicholas Pryor
Character: Benjamin Wells

profie photo of Donna MitchellName: Donna Mitchell
Character: Elaine Easton

profie photo of Michael BowenName: Michael Bowen
Character: Hop

profie photo of Sarah BuxtonName: Sarah Buxton
Character: Markie

profie photo of Lisanne FalkName: Lisanne Falk
Character: Patti

profie photo of Michael GreeneName: Michael Greene
Character: Robert Wells

profie photo of Neith HunterName: Neith Hunter
Character: Alana

profie photo of Afton SmithName: Afton Smith
Character: Kim

profie photo of Brian WimmerName: Brian Wimmer
Character: Trent

profie photo of Kelly WolfName: Kelly Wolf
Character: Lile

profie photo of David ColbyName: David Colby
Character: Kid #3

profie photo of Anthony KiedisName: Anthony Kiedis
Character: Musician #3

profie photo of FleaName: Flea
Character: Musician #1

profie photo of Brittain FryeName: Brittain Frye
Character: Teenager #2

profie photo of Jack IronsName: Jack Irons
Character: Musician #4

profie photo of Afrika IslamName: Afrika Islam
Character: D. J.

profie photo of Kris JorgensonName: Kris Jorgenson
Character: Bouncer

profie photo of Jeannette KernerName: Jeannette Kerner
Character: Margery Easton

profie photo of Lee KissingerName: Lee Kissinger
Character: Photographer

profie photo of Moya KordickName: Moya Kordick
Character: Liz

profie photo of Jayne ModeanName: Jayne Modean
Character: Cindy

profie photo of Jude MussetterName: Jude Mussetter
Character: Alice

profie photo of Jessica PuscasName: Jessica Puscas
Character: Little Girl

profie photo of Jandi SwansonName: Jandi Swanson
Character: Jenny

profie photo of Eric WalkerName: Eric Walker
Character: Seth Wells

profie photo of Scott WarnerName: Scott Warner
Character: Teenager #1

profie photo of John YurasekName: John Yurasek
Character: Naked Man

profie photo of Robert DassanowskyName: Robert Dassanowsky
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)

profie photo of Christopher MalekiName: Christopher Maleki
Character: Guy at Party (uncredited)

profie photo of Brad PittName: Brad Pitt
Character: Partygoer / Preppie Kid at Fight (uncredited)

profie photo of Jackie SwansonName: Jackie Swanson
Character: Party Girl (uncredited)

profie photo of Jennifer WellingsName: Jennifer Wellings
Character: Tall Gothic Girl at Club (uncredited)

Crew Members:

profie photo of Thomas NewmanName: Thomas Newman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Michael TronickName: Michael Tronick
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Peter E. BergerName: Peter E. Berger
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of David RubinName: David Rubin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Barbara LingName: Barbara Ling
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Edward LachmanName: Edward Lachman
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Bret Easton EllisName: Bret Easton Ellis
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Novel

profie photo of Jon AvnetName: Jon Avnet
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Harley PeytonName: Harley Peyton
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of Nancy NyeName: Nancy Nye
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Jordan KernerName: Jordan Kerner
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Marvin WorthName: Marvin Worth
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Gary WrightName: Gary Wright
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Marek KanievskaName: Marek Kanievska
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Kimberly HarrisName: Kimberly Harris
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Richard HornungName: Richard Hornung
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of David E. CampbellName: David E. Campbell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of Gregg RudloffName: Gregg Rudloff
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of John T. ReitzName: John T. Reitz
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of George Watters IIName: George Watters II
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor

profie photo of Larry MannName: Larry Mann
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Joseph A. IppolitoName: Joseph A. Ippolito
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Bruce Alan GreeneName: Bruce Alan Greene
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator

profie photo of Kurt NeumannName: Kurt Neumann
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager

profie photo of Adam ChristopherName: Adam Christopher
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Angelo Di BiaseName: Angelo Di Biase
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Steve RiceName: Steve Rice
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Deborah FigulyName: Deborah Figuly
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Barbara O'NeillName: Barbara O'Neill
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Hairstylist

profie photo of S. Michael FormicaName: S. Michael Formica
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager

Movie Posters and Wallapapers - Less Than Zero (1987)

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Reviews Section

rated 3 out of 5
June 23, 2021

RELEASED IN 1987 and directed by Marek Kanievska, "Less than Zero" is a drama about a trio of rich 18 year-olds from Los Angeles. After graduation, one goes off to college (Andrew McCarthy), but returns for Christmas break wherein he finds his ex-girlfriend (Jami Gertz) and, especially, his buddy (Robert Downey Jr.) struggling with drug addiction in the Beverly Hills fast lane. James Spader plays a smug high society dealer. This is the furthest thing from typical 80’s youth flicks, like “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Karate Kid,” “Valley Girl,” “Footloose” and “Can’t Buy Me Love” (where there’s, admittedly, a lot of range). “Less than Zero” has the epic, artsy style of Francis Ford Coppola films like “The Outsiders” and “Rumble Fish” (both from 1983) meshed with the chic melancholy of “Poison Ivy” (1992). My main issue is that it takes too long to get absorbed into the characters and their story. The filmmaking is gorgeous, however, which is ironic because this is a really downbeat movie. Gertz is fine, but she never did anything for me, while McCarthy is serviceable as the main protagonist, yet rather bland in a goody-goody way. Both Downey Jr. and Spader, however, de-shine in their roles (in a good way). If you favor arty, glum movies you might like this better than me, but it’s nowhere near as effective as “Poison Ivy,” a similar artsy, gloomy flick. The movie runs 1 hour 38 minutes and was shot in the Los Angeles area, including Malibu. WRITERS: Bret Easton Ellis (novel) and Harley Peyton (screenplay) GRADE: C+


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