Reality Bites (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Reality Bites is a 1994 comedy drama starring Ben Stiller. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $33.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Reality Bites About?
The premise of Reality Bites without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following their college graduation, a close-knit group of friends grapples with the challenges of adulthood and the search for meaning in their lives. A documentary film by Lelaina explores their experiences, including Vickie's desire for love and acceptance, Sammy’s journey toward self-discovery, and Lelaina’s complex relationship with Troy, all while facing anxieties about the future and their individual identities. The film blends humor and heartache as they confront the realities of relationships and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
Reality Bites Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- chicago illinois
- coming of age
- 1990s
- generation x
- love
- directorial debut
- vito russo test passed
- implied sex
- car crash
- romantic triangle
- clothing store
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- roommate
- aids test
- television studio
- morning talk show
- pilot show
- slackers
- rock band
- argument
- romantic reconciliation
- credit card debt
- fired from a job
- brassiere
- bouncing breasts
- coming of age drama
- parent grown child relationship
- slacker
- date
- tv morning show
- drug high
- year 1994
- female documentarian
- drug use
- young man
- psychic hotline
- united states of america
- prank
- unemployment
- payback
- cue card
- production assistant
- graduation speech
- eavesdropping
- love triangle
- cigarette smoking
- home made bong
- young woman
- graduation gift
- answering machine message
Reality Bites Cast
Ben Stiller stars in Reality Bites.
Reality Bites Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Reality Bites 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 66% User score
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Reality Bites Plot Summary
What happens in Reality Bites from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Four friends, freshly graduated from college, share a home in Houston, Texas. Among them, Troy Dyer, a coffeehouse guitarist, and Lelaina Pierce, an aspiring filmmaker, share an attraction that has remained unspoken except for one night of drunken intimacy years prior.
Currently, Troy finds himself adrift, having been let go from multiple minimum-wage jobs, the last of which ended when he impulsively stole a candy bar from his employer. On the other hand, Lelaina, who was the valedictorian of her university, dreams of making documentaries but must initially settle for a production assistant position under a demanding and rude television host.
Full summary
The whole story of Reality Bites, scene by scene
Reality Bites Box Office
Reality Bites grossed $33.4 million worldwide. $21 million came from the US and Canada and $12.4 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.4M
- US & Canada
- $21M
- International
- $12.4M
Reality Bites Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Reality Bites.
How Well Do You Know Reality Bites?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Reality Bites
11 cars on screen, including the 1978 BMW 733i E23 and the 1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio.
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1980 Chevrolet C/K-Series Minor role -
1992 Dodge Caravan Minor role
Reality Bites Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Bocados de realidad” and “Génération 90”.
- Also known as
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- Bocados de realidad
- Génération 90
- Caindo na Real
- Reality bites (Bocados de realidad)
- 청춘 스케치
- Νεοι
- Ωραιοι και Ανεργοι
- Η Πραγματικότητα Δαγκώνει
- Η Πραγματικοτητα Δαγκωνει
- Neoi, oraioi kai anergoi
- Neoi, wraioi kai anergoi
- H pragmatikothta Dagkwnei
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- H pragmatikothta Dagkonei
- H pragmatikotita Dagkonei
- H pragmatikotita Dagkwnei
- Generación X
- Reality Bites - Voll das Leben
- Уједи живота
- リアリティー・バイツ
- リアリティ・バイツ
- Voll das Leben - Reality Bites
- Gerçekler Acıtır
- Giovani, carini e disoccupati
- Jovens em Delírio
- 四个毕业生
- Nyakunkon az élet
- Реальность кусается
- Νέοι
- Ωραίοι και Άνεργοι
- מציאות נושכת
- Хапки от реалността
- Orbitowanie bez cukru
- Реальність кусається
- Bolestná realita, რეალობა იკბინება
- La dura realidad
- เรียนจบแล้ว แต่รักยังไม่จบ
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Reality Bites FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Reality Bites, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reality Bites?
Reality Bites runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Reality Bites released?
Reality Bites was released on February 18, 1994.
Who is in the cast of Reality Bites?
Reality Bites stars Ben Stiller.
How much did Reality Bites make at the box office?
Reality Bites grossed $33.4 million worldwide ($21 million domestic, $12.4 million international).
How is Reality Bites rated?
Reality Bites has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Reality Bites have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Reality Bites has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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