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Reality Bites (1994) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 827 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released
February 18, 1994
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 827 votes
Director
Ben Stiller
Starring
Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Reality Bites?
Reality Bites is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Reality Bites rated?
Reality Bites is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Reality Bites a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Reality Bites?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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