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Better Living Through Chemistry
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Better Living Through Chemistry

2014-03-14 · 91 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Geoff Moore, David Posamentier
Production companies
Ealing Metro International, Occupant Entertainment, Altus Productions, Aegis Film Fund
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 75,143

Top Cast

Sam RockwellSam RockwellDouglas Varney
Michelle MonaghanMichelle MonaghanKara Varney
Olivia WildeOlivia WildeElizabeth Roberts
Jane FondaJane FondaPharmacy Customer
Ray LiottaRay LiottaJack Roberts
Norbert Leo ButzNorbert Leo ButzAgent Andrew Carp
Ben SchwartzBen SchwartzNoah
Ken HowardKen HowardWalter Bishop
Jenn HarrisJenn HarrisJanet
Harrison HolzerHarrison HolzerEthan Varney
Peter JacobsonPeter JacobsonDr. Roth
Sonnie BrownPrincipal Song-Carmichael
Ron HeneghanOfficer Willits
Ken ArnoldKen ArnoldEd
Tracy McMullanBree Bishop
Bethany HoffmanMiss D'Francesco
Wil LoveMr. Aanenson
Michael Shawn MontgomeryArnold Morello
Amanda EllisYoung Girl
Regen WilsonRegen WilsonBrian

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