Reality Bites(1994)
“A comedy about love in the '90s”
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.
Director
Ben Stiller
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$33M
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
as Helen Anne Pierce
Joe Don Baker
as Tom Pierce
Renée Zellweger
as Tami
James Rothenberg
as Rick
John Mahoney
as Grant Gubler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Jersey Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reality Bites?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Reality Bites (1994).
What is Reality Bites about?▼
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.
Who directed Reality Bites?▼
Reality Bites was directed by Ben Stiller and released in 1994. It is a drama, romance, comedy film.
How long is Reality Bites?▼
Reality Bites has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Reality Bites?▼
The cast of Reality Bites includes 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 and more.
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