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Reality Bites (1994)

โ€œA comedy about love in the '90sโ€

6.5/10 ยท 818 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#56 of 90 films from 1994 #1610 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ben Stiller ยท Written by Helen Childress

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Overview

A small circle of friends suffering from post-collegiate blues must confront the hard truth about life, love and the pursuit of gainful employment. As they struggle to map out survival guides for the future, the Gen-X quartet soon begins to realize that reality isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Cast

Winona Ryderas Lelaina Pierce
Ethan Hawkeas Troy Dyer
Janeane Garofaloas Vickie Miner
Steve Zahnas Sammy Gray
Ben Stilleras Michael Grates
Swoosie Kurtzas Charlane McGregor
Harry O'Reillyas Wes McGregor
Susan Norfleetas Helen Anne Pierce
Joe Don Bakeras Tom Pierce
Renรฉe Zellwegeras Tami
James Rothenbergas Rick
John Mahoneyas Grant Gubler
Eric Morgan Stuartas Damien
Barry Del Shermanas Grant's Produzent

Facts

Release dateFebruary 18, 1994
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$11,500,000
Box office$33,351,557 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0110950

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Questions

How long is Reality Bites?
Reality Bites runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Reality Bites worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 818 votes, which places it #56 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 39%) and #1610 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Reality Bites?
Reality Bites was directed by Ben Stiller. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), Tropic Thunder (2008), Zoolander (2001).
Who stars in Reality Bites?
Winona Ryder as Lelaina Pierce; Ethan Hawke as Troy Dyer; Janeane Garofalo as Vickie Miner; Steve Zahn as Sammy Gray; Ben Stiller as Michael Grates; Swoosie Kurtz as Charlane McGregor.
What is Reality Bites rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Reality Bites?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43579.

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