Reality Bites (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, Reality Bites is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ben Stiller, running about 99 minutes. “A comedy about love in the '90s” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Reality Bites stars Winona Ryder as Lelaina Pierce, Ethan Hawke as Troy Dyer, Janeane Garofalo as Vickie Miner and Steve Zahn as Sammy Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Reality Bites has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reality Bites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reality Bites tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reality Bites (1994)?
- In US, Reality Bites is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reality Bites worth watching?
- Reality Bites holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reality Bites?
- Reality Bites stars Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn and Ben Stiller.
- When was Reality Bites released?
- Reality Bites was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.