| Better Off Dead | |
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| Indonesian | Tinggal Meninggal |
| Directed by | Kristo Immanuel |
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| Produced by | Ernest Prakasa |
| Starring | Omara Esteghlal |
| Cinematography | Dimas Bagus Triatma |
| Edited by | Ryan Purwoko |
| Music by | Nic Edwin |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Better Off Dead (Indonesian : Tinggal Meninggal) is a 2025 Indonesian cringe comedy film directed by Kristo Immanuel in his directorial debut from a screenplay he wrote with Jessica Tjiu. The film stars Omara Esteghlal as Gema, an awkward young man.
It was released in Indonesian theatres on 14 August 2025. It received two nominations at the 2025 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Original Screenplay for Immanuel and Tjiu.
Gema, an awkward young man, begins to receive attention from his co-workers after the death of his estranged father. He goes to great lengths to keep their attention. [1]
In an interview with Kompas , Immanuel described the film as a "love letter for people with neurodiversity". [2] He further explained that the use of the "breaking the fourth wall" concept in the film represented self-talk, which is commonly seen in neurodivergent individuals. [3] In May 2025, it was reported that Barunson E&A would handle the film's international remake rights, along with other Imajinari films. [4]
Principal photography began in February 2025. [5]
Better Off Dead was released in Indonesian theatres on 14 August 2025. [6] It garnered 21,307 admissions on its first day of release. [7]
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Indonesian Film Festival | 20 November 2025 | Best Original Screenplay | Kristo Immanuel and Jessica Tjiu | Pending | [8] |
| Best Sound | Syaifullah Praditya | Pending |