Get Real (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Get Real is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Simon Shore, starring Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter, Charlotte Brittain and Brad Gorton. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Simon Shore
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Get Real About?
The premise of Get Real without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet rural town, model student Steven Carter keeps his homosexuality hidden, confiding only in his neighbor and best friend Linda. His yearning for connection drives him to accept a blind date with the charismatic John Dixon, a promising student headed for Oxbridge, sparking unexpected romance and self‑discovery.
Get Real Cast & Characters
Ben Silverstone leads the cast as Steven Carter, with Charlotte Brittain as Linda and Brad Gorton as John Dixon. Directed by Simon Shore; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Shore
- Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter
- Charlotte Brittain as Linda
- Brad Gorton as John Dixon
- Stacy Hart as Jessica
Also Starring in Get Real
· 15 more- Tim Harris Kevin Grainger
- Steven Elder Bob, the Driving Instructor
- Morgan Jones Linda's Brother
- Richard Hawley English Teacher
- Ian Brimble John's Father
- David Lumsden Steven's Father
- James Perkins Young Steve
- Andy Rashleigh Policeman
- Judy Buxton John's Mother
- James D. White Dave
- Steven Mason Cruising Man
- Kate McEnery Wendy
- Nicholas Hunter Young Mark
- Patrick Nielsen Mark Watkins
- Jacquetta May Steven's Mother
More from Simon Shore
More films directed by Simon Shore: After Thomas and Things to Do Before You’re 30.
Get Real Plot Summary
What happens in Get Real from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steven Carter is a 16-year-old middle-class schoolboy who is intelligent and good-looking, but unathletic and introverted. He endures bullying at school and feels misunderstood at home, and his only confidante is his neighbour and best friend, Linda. Keeping his sexual orientation hidden from everyone else, he cruises in public toilets as a private outlet for what he’s beginning to understand about himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Get Real, scene by scene
Get Real Box Office
Get Real grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $23,618 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- International
- $23.6K
Get Real Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Get Real.
How Well Do You Know Get Real?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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How old is Steven Carter?
Cars in Get Real
16 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 and the 1991 Ford Escort Estate MkVI.
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Minor role -
1991 Ford Escort Estate MkVI Minor role -
1997 Ford Ka MkI Minor role -
1995 MG F Minor role
Get Real Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “El tiempo de ser feliz” and “Get Real: Tempo de Ser Feliz”.
- Also known as
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- El tiempo de ser feliz
- Get Real: Tempo de Ser Feliz
- Get Real – Von Mann zu Mann
- Έλα στα λογικά σου
- Vite nascoste
- Zejdź na ziemię
- Будь собой
- Nyílt kártyákkal
- Comme un garçon
- Saindo do Armário
- 同級生
- Ubícate
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- Get Real - Von Mann zu Mann
- לחיות את המציאות
- SAINDO DO ARMÁRIO: Tempo de Ser Feliz
- 爱的初体验, იყავი რეალური
- 겟 리얼
- 愛的初體驗
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Get Real FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Get Real, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Get Real?
Get Real runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Get Real released?
Get Real was released on August 16, 1998.
Who directed Get Real?
Get Real was directed by Simon Shore.
More films by Simon Shore Who is in the cast of Get Real?
Get Real stars Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter, Charlotte Brittain as Linda and Brad Gorton as John Dixon, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Get Real make at the box office?
Get Real grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $23,618 international).
Does Get Real have a post-credit scene?
No. Get Real has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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