After six years of estrangement, Gene returns home for Thanksgiving. In the events leading up to dinner, Gene attempts to reconnect with their sister and brother, both resentful of Gene's long absence, while the unwavering conservatism of their parents poses a challenge to Gene's authenticity.
Unfortunately the movie Better Than I Was is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Julien Pedro | Director |
| Writing | R Roustom | Writer |
| Camera | Kat Fortey | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Abigail Blommel | Location Sound Mixer |
| Production | Julia Moran | Producer |
| Production | Joey Rudzinskas | Producer |
| Sound | Parker Muckenfuss | Dialogue Editor |
| Camera | James Aidan King | Still Photographer |
| Camera | Knox Blakeley | Grip |
| Production | Julianne Cantwell | Production Designer |
| Production | Maya Harwood | Unit Production Manager |
| Sound | Christian Mesiano | Foley Artist |
| Production | Kat Fortey | Executive Producer |
| Production | Julien Pedro | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Aiden Jones | Foley Artist |
| Production | BreAnna Romero | Casting Director |
| Directing | Alejandro Medina | First Assistant Director |
| Art | Camille Head | Storyboard Artist |
| Camera | Danielle Walker | Second Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Mary Catherine Burns | Music Arranger |
| Sound | Sophia Reid | Sound Effects Editor |
| Camera | Will Travis | Steadicam Operator |
| Sound | Samuel Shearer | Music Editor |
| Sound | Allison Blum | Foley Artist |
| Lighting | Alexander Baldwin | Gaffer |
| Camera | Samuel Shearer | Second Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Chelsea Rae Adams | Sound Supervisor |
| Camera | Elinor Glassco | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Quinn Matheson | Key Grip |
| Camera | Brittney Scott | Grip |
| Camera | Joey Zizza | Grip |
| Sound | Föss | Musician |
| Production | Abigail Blommel | Production Assistant |
| Editing | Stephen Worsham | Assistant Editor |
| Directing | Elinor Glassco | Script Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elinor Glassco | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Colleen Jones | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Andy Pedroza | Post Production Supervisor |
| Production | Indi Hajeski | Production Assistant |
| Production | Truman Matheny | Production Assistant |
| Art | Elizabeth Pinotti | Title Designer |
| Camera | Stephen Worsham | Data Wrangler |
| Editing | Julien Pedro | Editor |
| Art | Kai Buffington-Cogliano | Property Master |
| Camera | Mauricio Herrera Manzur | First Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Dahae Lee | Colorist |
| Art | Joven Delay | Graphic Designer |
| Camera | Amelia Ray | First Assistant Camera |
