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The Real World

1992·Show
634Episodes in33Seasons·TV-14
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic665.7
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IMDb5.3Metacritic665.7
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The Real World fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative7
  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

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About

Each year, seven strangers in their twenties, from different backgrounds and countries, are chosen to come live together in a major city.
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Crew

Produced by:
Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Real World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Real World legally?

Paramount+Hoopla

The Real World is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Real World worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Real World rated?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does The Real World have?

33 seasons

It has 33 seasons with 634 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Real World?

Critics66
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Real World higher (66) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Real World air?

It ran from 1992 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Real World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Real World?

8ATAUCAGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Real World in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Real World use?

Southern BelleOdd FriendshipIt's Always Mardi Gras in New OrleansThe BlankDrowning My SorrowsLoophole AbuseHate SinkHypocritical HumorHard-Drinking Party GirlRoommate ComUnbuilt TropeHotter and Sexierand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Real World, including Southern Belle, Odd Friendship, It's Always Mardi Gras in New Orleans.