Reality Bites
Seen it?1994 | 98 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Lost in Translation or A Man Called Otto, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$33 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 272K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Stiller
- Winona RyderLelaina Pierce
- Ethan HawkeTroy Dyer
- Janeane GarofaloVickie Miner
- Steve ZahnSammy Gray
- Ben StillerMichael Grates
- Swoosie KurtzCharlane McGregor
- Harry O'ReillyWes McGregor
- Susan NorfleetHelen Anne Pierce
- Joe Don BakerTom Pierce
- Renée ZellwegerTami