
Teens
Reality Bites
Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 1994 · 98 min
TeensBest from age 14 · PG-13 · 1994 · 98 min · Drama · Romance · Comedy
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Moderate4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate4/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate3/10
Scary moments
None0/10
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





