Better Luck Tomorrow
“Never underestimate an overachiever.”
Synopsis
A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.
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Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Justin Lin Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-05
Top Cast
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Parry Shen
Ben Manibag
Jason Tobin
Virgil Hu
Sung Kang
Han Lue
Karin Anna Cheung
Stephanie Vandergosh
Roger Fan
Daric Loo
Jerry Mathers
Biology Teacher
John Cho
Steve Choe
Aaron Takahashi
Takashi
Darian Weiss
Kenny Vandergosh
Ariadne Shaffer
Rachel
James Isaac Barry
Porn Jock
Shirley Jean Anderson
Hot Dog Planet Costumer
Alden Ray
Ulden
Justin Lin
Jock (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.2x
+$3.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Lin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Foronda, Justin Lin, Fabian Marquez
- Original Score
- Tobin Mori, Michael Gonzales
- Original Title
- Better Luck Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Cherry Sky Films, Day O Productions, Hudson River Entertainment, Trailing Johnson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Lin
Ernesto Foronda, Justin Lin, Fabian Marquez
Tobin Mori, Michael Gonzales
Patrice Lucien Cochet
Justin Lin
Ernesto Foronda, Julie Asato, Justin Lin, Michael Cole, Gustavo Spoliansky
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Lin
Director
Ernesto Foronda
Writer
Ernesto Foronda
Producer
Justin Lin
Editor
Julie Asato
Producer
Justin Lin
Producer
Justin Lin
Writer
Tobin Mori
Original Music Composer
Yoo Jung Han
Production Design
Michael Gonzales
Original Music Composer
Sandi Lieu
Costume Design
Fabian Marquez
Writer
Patrice Lucien Cochet
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Luck Tomorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Better Luck Tomorrow about?
A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.
Who directed Better Luck Tomorrow?
Better Luck Tomorrow was directed by Justin Lin.
Who stars in Better Luck Tomorrow?
The principal cast of Better Luck Tomorrow includes Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Karin Anna Cheung, Roger Fan.
When was Better Luck Tomorrow released and how long is it?
Better Luck Tomorrow was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Better Luck Tomorrow?
Better Luck Tomorrow had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (15.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Better Luck Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Luck Tomorrow was composed by Tobin Mori, Michael Gonzales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Luck Tomorrow?
Better Luck Tomorrow holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).