Reality Bites(1994)
A comedy about love in the '90s
Reality Bites Synopsis
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.
Reality Bites (1994) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, released on February 18, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo and Steve Zahn. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 812 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Stiller
- Writers:
- Helen Childress
- Producers:
- Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Lubezki
- Composer:
- Karl Wallinger
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Jersey Films
- Budget:
- $11,500,000
- Revenue:
- $33,351,557
- Status:
- Released
Reality Bites (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Reality Bites before you stream it.
Reality Bites Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Harry O'Reilly
as Wes McGregor
- Susan Norfleet
Susan Norfleet
as Helen Anne Pierce
Joe Don Baker
as Tom Pierce
Renée Zellweger
as Tami
- James Rothenberg
James Rothenberg
as Rick
John Mahoney
as Grant Gubler
Key crew
Directed by Ben Stiller, written by Helen Childress, produced by Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg.
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Reality Bites Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 812 ratings.
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Reality Bites – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reality Bites online?
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Reality Bites (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Bites?
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The main cast of Reality Bites (1994) includes Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn and Ben Stiller. The film was directed by Ben Stiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reality Bites released?
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Reality Bites was released on February 18, 1994 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Reality Bites worth watching?
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Reality Bites (1994) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 812 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Reality Bites?
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Yes. The official Reality Bites trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.