Reality Bites
A comedy about love in the '90s
1994 • 98 min • Drama · Romance · Comedy
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 65 Audience · 809 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 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.
What it 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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Where to watch
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeBuy
- Amazon Video
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- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
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Top billed cast
Director: Ben Stiller • Crew: Helen Childress
Trailers & clips
Reality Bites (1994) - Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (809)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $11,500,000
- Box office
- $33,351,557
- IMDb
- tt0110950
