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Reality Bites

1994Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic677.6Rotten Tomatoes62%74%

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A comedy about love in the '90s

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.

Feels like

  • Gen-X Classic
  • Post-College Malaise
  • Romantic Dramedy
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • Character-Driven
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Social Commentary
  • Found Family
  • Melancholy & Hopeful

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Ben Stiller
Written by
Helen Childress
Produced by
Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg
Music by
Karl Wallinger

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Facts

February 18, 1994 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
February 18, 1994
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$33 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Stylistic Suck, Take That!, Lowest Common Denominator +9

  • Stylistic Suck
  • Take That!
  • Lowest Common Denominator
  • Shout-Out to Shakespeare
  • The Cast Show Off
  • Yuppie
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • The '90s
  • Really Gets Around
  • Informed Attribute
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • But Not Too Gay

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Reality Bites?"

Questions about Reality Bites

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reality Bites?

Prime

In the United States, Reality Bites streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Reality Bites worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Reality Bites okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Reality Bites good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Reality Bites make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Reality Bites use?

Stylistic SuckTake That!Lowest Common DenominatorShout-Out to ShakespeareThe Cast Show OffYuppieDeadpan SnarkerThe '90sReally Gets AroundInformed AttributeNo Celebrities Were HarmedBut Not Too Gayand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Stylistic Suck, Take That!, and Lowest Common Denominator.