Reality Bites
Teens

Reality Bites

Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 1994 · 98 min

Reality Bites

This film follows a group of recent college graduates navigating their post-university lives, struggling with careers, relationships, and the transition into adulthood. It explores the challenges of finding purpose and love while grappling with the realities of the professional world.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

None

0/10

Heads up

  • Characters frequently smoke cigarettes.
  • Adult themes of career struggles, unemployment, and complicated relationships.
  • Some mild sexual innuendo and a brief, non-graphic sexual situation.

Models well

  • Finding your own path
  • Importance of friendship
  • Embracing authenticity
  • Navigating adult challenges

Talk about it after

  • What does it mean to "sell out" and does it always have to be a bad thing?
  • How do you balance chasing dreams with practical necessities?
  • Discuss the different paths the characters choose and their outcomes.
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Cast & crew

Reality Bites (1994) - Official Trailer