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Reality

Seen it?

2023 | 83 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia or Last Breath, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Augusta, Georgia, United States, June 3, 2017. After running some errands, Reality Winner returns home, where she is approached by two men.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Streamed or Televised Movie. Also nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards, 1 Berlin award and 1 PGA Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 259K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tina Satter

  • Sydney SweeneyReality Winner
  • Josh HamiltonAgent Garrick
  • Marchánt DavisAgent Taylor
  • Benny ElledgeJoe (Unknown Male)
  • John WayFBI Agent
  • Reality WinnerSelf (archive footage)
  • Tucker CarlsonSelf (archive footage)
  • Bill MaherSelf (archive footage)
  • Krystal BallSelf (archive footage)
  • Juan WilliamsSelf (archive footage)