Rupert Hine - Arrested By You (Better Off Dead...) (1985)

[@jeremiahwodiuk4268]

There was NO better time than the 80's.

[@jacensolo1820]

AMEN"

[@vincenthamilton9042]

Absolutely

[@TheSpookyDuke]

Udoubtedly.

[@Somepepper]

1970’s and 2010’s were much better economically speaking. 1990’s were the best musically speaking. The 1980’s? The decade of CHEESINESS LOL.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

@@Somepepper Go see a hearing doctor and a style consultant.

[@TomasCyr]

My mom loved this song, I liked it. Shes gone now and I find myself loving it more.

[@toddfenwick9173]

Your mom had great taste!

[@aileenmoorerip]

This exact thing happened to me. She died last month, we used to listen to it together all the time. I’ve been trying to find it since forever and I finally did

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

I am VERY sorry about your loss...

[@bannor216]

lol

[@ALBSHUAHAWAII1]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@navajo237]

I fell in love with this movie when I was 9 years old. I had a huge crush on Monique from the movie. In high school at 16, I found my own Monique. She even resembled the actress from the movie, and wore my LA dodgers cap. 25 years later, through good times and bad, I am still arrested by her. I hope, pray and wish for 25 more years. Without her, I'd be better off dead.

[@carsoncrump299]

Navajo 23 lucky man

[@NemeanLion-]

I don’t know whether to believe you or not, but it was a cute story with a nice punchline.

[@williampeck7879]

Shweeeeeet😁

[@navajo237]

@@NemeanLion- Thank you and yes it is a true story. 27 years now and still going! have a great day!

[@navajo237]

@@williampeck7879 Thanks.

[@a.person7825]

My wife and I danced to this song at our wedding.

[@Sublight77]

The most overlooked quotable 80s movie ever, saw it in the theater loved it.

[@BaddogSports]

“Lane, I’ve been going to this high school for 7 1/2 years. I’m no dummy” 🤣🤣

[@DaddyDrummer007]

Right off

[@owless4]

"Buck up little camper!"

[@caras2004]

This movie could never have a remake

[@cholmalj7194]

Better Off Dead is one of my all-time favorite movies from the 1980s. Great music, and so many great lines from this film: "I want my two dollars!" "Would you mind if *I* asked out Beth?" "Lane Meyer... a study in moppishness." "Language lessons!" "I'm gonna activate your dental plan!" "Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that."

[@scottbuckmoyer477]

mine too

[@unselflover]

Lane you are the hottest thing since sunburn. This is pure snow.

[@MrGoingplaces]

He put his testicles on me.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Great movie from the best era! Music, humor, actors...just pure awesomeness!!!

[@edwardsgarage7427]

A car is not a toy

[@RC_Colorado]

language lessons. inspiring words from a man who knows how to ski

[@fasillimerick7394]

I actually read that in Howard Cosell's voice, or at least a decent Korean version thereof.

[@terryisaacs9944]

Great movie...many hidden messages.

[@Tinman7C83]

@P A "FRAUNCH" lol Loved that scene!

[@timothyarrington2329]

I literally have tears in my eyes. Man I love this song.so many good memories from the 80's. Better off dead one of my favorite movies of the 80's. Thank you 80's era

[@pinebarrenpatriot8289]

It's crazy how random 80's comedy soundtracks have better music than today's radio play. This a good song and the soundtrack is phenomenal Van Halen included 👍

[@HOFFAMVA]

Rest In Peace, Rupert! Thanks for producing the soundtrack of my youth.

[@ladycplum]

RIP Rupert Hine!

[@derekgonzalez9512]

Omg....I'll never forget this movie......"I want my 2 dollars" 😂......and the actress who played the French girl. I had such a crush on her. Who DIDNT have a crush on HER at that time?!?!

[@mauricetober]

Diane Franklin was so beautiful. Loved her character in this movie. Funny enough, she played a totally hateful character in The Last American Virgin right before this came out.

[@ladycplum]

Beautiful, underrated song

[@ALBSHUAHAWAII1]

STILL in 2023 a great classic movie and song!

[@erichansen3487]

Thank you Rupert Hine for the beautiful music you made and left behind for us. :( RIP RUPERT HINE... you will be missed.

[@crpggamer]

This was one of many cute 80s movies. I never realized how much these types of movies were part of me until later in life. When I watch them it's like going back in time. Especially when I hear the music.

[@Len1977gt]

I had the biggest crush on the French girl back in 1985. even though I was only like 8 when this came out

[@mickystormont]

me two buddy}

[@Len1977gt]

micky storm Its the dude from Krull, nice profile pic!

[@mickystormont]

yes larry n }

[@scottbuckmoyer477]

Me too I think her name is diane franklin

[@Evangelon]

+1 more on that.

[@tonyp.7105]

John Cusack was 19 in the flick. Wow. I was 21. 1985. Oh my. Where has the time gone? I don't know. Lol. God bless. And party on Garth. Yeah baby 😍😍❤️

[@ChadwickRider]

Love this edit with the scenes, such a good movie... complete nostalgia... the 80's, great memories!

[@Nick74954]

..my feelings exactly...!

[@clifhellner1493]

RIP Rupert. Thanks for all the great music!

[@itsurlocalFashionistaTrin]

I love this song. And Better Off Dead is one of my favorite movies ever!!!! :)

[@ericcooper1019]

After seeing this movie back in 1986 when I was in the US Army stationed in West Germany at the time, this song is STILL is in my head.

[@mlestoll]

I just love it when love has a purpose :) Oh the liberating power of love!

[@mtnbikr107]

This whole soundtrack is excellent

[@saboteur716]

take me back please. Happy to have grown up in the 80s. Wish I woulda kept all my Transformers and GI Joe's in their boxes...miss my Rambo Entertech squirt gun too

[@noodleschalepah5934]

You would've got a nice chunk of change me too had almost all those classic Joe's and motus.

[@kp4588]

I had the Rambo bazooka water gun! 😂

[@Jolnichek]

It will never get better than this to explain my childhood best times

[@Rickky1971]

One of my favorite movies and still EVER!! The soundtrack alone was one of the most things I remembered about it. Went to Sam Goodies back in the day to buy it in cassett tape. 😃😃😃good times.

[@kp4588]

Can I make a copy of your tape?

[@jinxthatsme2317]

What is this strange elation Taking my train of thought to an unknown destination And suddenly I don't know where I am But like a tremor or a spark something's happening in my heart I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in You've broken my concentration Saving me just in time from a desperate situation And suddenly, I don't know who I am But my dilemma's where to start, something's happening in my heart I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in I've been arrested by you take me in Finally captured by you by you by you take me in

[@anthonycortez4569]

Was a kid when this brilliant movie came out and it is still brilliant and everything a movie should be.

[@christinaklements2380]

I could watch this movie 100 times and never tire of it, I know because I have. (Does Jonh Cusack ever age?)

[@pacopaco897]

This movie i start to remember how I just miss the'80s

[@AnthonyDuLacWytefang]

The sweet relationship between faux loser Cusack and his love interest really elevates this movie even beyond funny kitsch, it's literally the diamond in the rough.

[@momo58076]

Loved this movie first time i watched it till date, something about cusack that always captivated me to watch his movies, an all time fan of his, Mehn..the girl was crazy cute in this movie, i think she featured too in "The last american virgin", had a big crush on her too, the 80's were something to reckon with, was like a rebirth period 😍

[@TheRicresch]

Diane Franklin. Yes she was pretty. She's also in one of the Amityville horror films

[@jrambomaximo6641]

80s the best of my life

[@tunanocrust5089]

The only song where any movie has made any changes and in turn made it better. The saxophone in the movie is a perfect compliment. It’s almost hard listening to the song without it.

[@smallclone]

this movie inspires so much hope and some big laughs too.

[@annamarias.5718]

One of the best movies I have ever watched!!

[@joep6742]

Love this song and movie. Thank you

[@theonlyguiltymaninshawshan7909]

Great video... "mercy buckets."

[@patrickkavanagh7371]

Just goes to show you what a beautiful song can do for a silly comedy, gives the movie a great romantic angle.

[@normpaul8761]

KIDS NEED TO WATCH MOVIES LIKE THIS AND ONE OF THE GUYS , SUMMER SCHOOL , CLASSICS

[@LovBoat]

I fell in love with this movie when I was 9 years old. I had a huge crush on Ricky from the movie. In high school at age 16, I found my own Ricky. He even resembled the actor from the movie, and wore my hunting cap. 25 years later, through good times and bad, I am still arrested by him. I hope, pray and wish for 25 more years. Without him, I’d be better off dead.

[@teresabohack6305]

The restaurant scene in this movie....and this song😮❤

[@bryanj8980]

Miss n loved the 80s, 1985 is one the best years movies came out

[@ericcooper1019]

Another great movie from the 1980s starring John Cusack (The Sure Thing & Better Off Dead)

[@oiadedeji]

Best of times We had it all Arcades,movies,clubs,life,nerds,athletes,etc

[@christianbond7704]

Hard to believe I was 3 when this movie came out. I’ve watched it so many times.

[@angelmorales1906]

The words are absolutely beautiful something is happening to my heart ❤️ love ❤️ is the only thing that can transform a heart ❤️

[@David-fe1js]

i love this movie!

[@Ponokyo]

Great song, great movie, and beautiful foreign exchange student! And great car!

[@willh7352]

one of my favorite songs ever made

[@sladreams]

Have always loved this track and movie. Such a beautiful track.

[@wheelz23]

My favorite flick as a kid. I have all these tunes in my vehicle since I could drive in the early 90s. Wish they made classics like this, rad, gleaming the cube, thrashin, and many others.

[@angzhamz5053]

Amen. Real. Love. Joy. Passion. Hallelujah. God is good!

[@dizziemisslizzie9884]

Greatest song ever)!!!

[@grahamstegall4474]

how i miss the old days...simple music, simply funny movies and not all butthurt folks being offended at everything...this song is a perfect drawback to close the eyes and miss the 80s and 90s

[@pinebarrenpatriot8289]

Atari, Nintendo, Sega, we're our form of social media where people actually hung out together and played games.

[@SmithBrotha]

Absolutely love this movie!

[@tonyp.7105]

Kick-Ass. Lol. Tear jerker. Lol. Yeah, yeah. I'm a Softy. Takes you back right? Totally. You can't deny it 😂😜😜😜🤣☺️. Sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MoparBoi]

It’s pure snow... ITS EVERYWHERE!!

[@danielle_M.75]

Lol

[@faceharris5768]

I first heard this in the early 80's. I still feel this song and movie like it was yesterday. Me and my mom cracked up off of 2 dollars. She never knew that this song kinda helped me open up to talking to girls and real relationship. Can't say much more except.. Classic.

[@owless4]

"Inspiring words... from a man who knows how to ski."

[@mrtroylynn]

Rupert Hines needs to be in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@chrisdelgado3530]

80’s 😢miss u!!!

[@UR_Right24]

This is my family's favorite Christmas movie. We've watched it every year since we first rented it in the late 80s.

[@danfinkelstein7037]

This and Die Hard, right? Another good Christmas movie.

[@Io-Io-Io]

Great film, great Song

[@119Agent]

Rubert Hines RIP. He was a quite the chameleon musically. You never knew it was him the first time you heard something new.

[@David-fe1js]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@angzhamz5053]

This is the real deal. Love. Joy. God is good. :)

[@catronalang3717]

Love this film...and this song ❤

[@mickystormont]

mannn i fancied her so much when i was 7 and that car one of my favorite ever films

[@pacorpsmanup]

I was 10 years old and dating my girlfriend Wendy in Kenosha Wisconsin when this came out. I❤️U Stormer⛈ I❤️U 80’s 🇺🇸

[@richardparker748]

I skipped out of high school to see this movie 4 times. I really loved this movie. And it was because I liked his mom.

[@jasonzack7050]

my favorite movie by far music everything love it makes me get goose bumps

[@snoopdoggdankkush9285]

The greatest movie of all time.

[@NemeanLion-]

Ricky and his mother were hilarious.

[@KILLA-_-KATT4646]

I dedicated this song to my hubby. He is my other half. Never felt love like this till i met him. This song always touches my heart. I watch this movie every year. Loved it since i was little. ❤❤

[@purelove2]

как же я люблю эту песню и этот фильм

[@FHSBlackSwarm]

How is this only 34k

[@javierrodriguez2863]

This girl is bilingual, a professional skier, mechanic and enchantress! Wow

[@Robert-ru8go]

Love this

[@JoseRodriguez-ou4yh]

I love 80s

[@Kridian01]

And that's why I wanted the black '69 SS Camaro!

[@johnweinberger128]

Ah yes. Where was I when this came out? I think the Navy had sent me out to Denver to go to school for intel analyst. Saw this movie numerous times, probably because of the music... and the girl. It was a great time to be alive.

[@mobtek]

RIP Rupert Hine

[@lanyla162]

Best movie awesome soundtrack

[@danbarnhart1805]

Cy Curnin from The Fixx singing the chorus with Rupert. Beautiful.

[@yourstrulyEbby]

I was a preteen when this movie came out on vhs. My siblings and I probably watched it 100 times. My little brother, who is 8 yrs younger than me, would chase my friends and I around saying $2.00!😂 I love this song! The movie will forever be one of my all time favs.

[@jaybirdful]

Damn it. This is what I wanted with my life. This trailer ! What the fuck happened

[@JeffRogosz-zh1zo]

I saw this movie in 2005 when I was 16 are teacher was cool we watched this in class he was prob in his 30s he told us this movie was very popular in 85/86

[@farrellcityking1]

One of my favorite movies ever… and one of my favorite 80’s songs. Perfect match.

[@canadajointops]

Love this movie

[@damnright7724]

This song is all hook. Its say everything.

[@scottbuckmoyer477]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIE THIS SONG WAS ON

[@kevincousins9009]

Fun movie to watch

[@codeman5811]

Still waiting on my French girl or whatever. I will play her this song one day

[@RoyPage1970]

The little boy the brother never says a word the whole movie took me decades to even notice it

[@rorygalusha5549]

I grew up with this as a kid and was just joking with my pop's today about every scene in the movie. I don't care what any of you say, just give me my 2 dollars!!!

[@Resistance_is_Futile01]

Merci buckets my friends 😊

[@albss157]

Diane franklin 😍😍