Reality (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2012, Reality is a comedy and drama film directed by Matteo Garrone, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A dark comedy centering on the lives of a Neapolitan based family whose father, a fish merchant, is so infatuated with the reality TV show "Grande Fratello" (the Italian version of "Big Brother") he starts living his life as if he were on it.
Who’s in it. Reality stars Aniello Arena as Luciano, Loredana Simioli as Maria, Nando Paone as Michele and Graziella Marina as Mamma di Luciano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Reality has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Kanopy, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reality tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reality (2012)?
- In US, Reality is available to stream on Philo, Kanopy and 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 worth watching?
- Reality holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Reality?
- Reality stars Aniello Arena, Loredana Simioli, Nando Paone, Graziella Marina and Nello Iorio.