Get Real (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Get Real is a drama and romance film directed by Simon Shore, running about 108 minutes. “School's out. So is Steven Carter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steven spends his school days longing for all-star athlete John. But John has a gorgeous girlfriend, and Steven is still in the closet about being gay. The only one who knows the teenager's secret is his friend Linda. After a curious run-in with John in a public restroom, Steven starts to wonder if the jock is straight after all. When they start a romance, it threatens to expose the truth about both of them.
Who’s in it. Get Real stars Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter, Brad Gorton as John Dixon, Charlotte Brittain as Linda and Stacy Hart as Jessica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Get Real has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get Real page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Real tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get Real (1998)?
- In US, Get Real is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Get Real worth watching?
- Get Real holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Real?
- Get Real stars Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton, Charlotte Brittain, Stacy Hart and Kate McEnery.
- When was Get Real released?
- Get Real was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.