Reality(2012)
Reality Synopsis
A dark comedy centering on the lives of a Neapolitan based family whose father, a fish merchant, is so infatuated with the reality TV show "Grande Fratello" (the Italian version of "Big Brother") he starts living his life as if he were on it.
Reality (2012) is a drama and comedy film directed by Matteo Garrone, released on May 4, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Aniello Arena, Loredana Simioli, Nando Paone and Graziella Marina. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 351 ratings.
- Director:
- Matteo Garrone
- Writers:
- Ugo Chiti, Maurizio Braucci, Massimo Gaudioso
- Producers:
- Domenico Procacci, Matteo Garrone
- Cinematographer:
- Marco Onorato
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- Archimede, RAI Cinema, Garance Capital, Fandango, Le Pacte
- Revenue:
- $3,350,996
- Status:
- Released
Reality (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Reality before you stream it.
Reality Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aniello Arena
as Luciano
Loredana Simioli
as Maria
Nando Paone
as Michele
Graziella Marina
as Mamma di Luciano
Nello Iorio
as Massimone
Nunzia Schiano
as Zia Nunzia
Rosaria D'Urso
as Zia Rosaria
Giuseppina Cervizzi
as Giusy
Claudia Gerini
as Presentatrice Grande Fratello
Raffaele Ferrante
as Enzo
Paola Minaccioni
as Cliente romana
- Vittorio Russo
Vittorio Russo
as Proprietario del bar
Key crew
Directed by Matteo Garrone, written by Ugo Chiti, Maurizio Braucci and Massimo Gaudioso, produced by Domenico Procacci and Matteo Garrone.
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Reality Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 351 ratings.
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Reality – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reality online?
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Reality (2012) is available to stream on Philo, Kanopy, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Reality?
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The main cast of Reality (2012) includes Aniello Arena, Loredana Simioli, Nando Paone, Graziella Marina and Nello Iorio. The film was directed by Matteo Garrone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reality released?
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Reality was released on May 4, 2012 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Reality worth watching?
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Reality (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 351 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Reality?
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Yes. The official Reality trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.