Reality Bites
“A comedy about love in the '90s”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Reality Bites (1994) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Winona Ryder
Lelaina Pierce
Ethan Hawke
Troy Dyer
Janeane Garofalo
Vickie Miner
Steve Zahn
Sammy Gray
Ben Stiller
Michael Grates
Swoosie Kurtz
Charlane McGregor
Harry O'Reilly
Wes McGregor
Susan Norfleet
Helen Anne Pierce
Joe Don Baker
Tom Pierce
Renée Zellweger
Tami
James Rothenberg
Rick
John Mahoney
Grant Gubler
Eric Morgan Stuart
Damien
Barry Del Sherman
Grant's Produzent
Chelsea Lagos
Troy Groupie
Bill Bolender
Truck Driver
Helen Childress
Waitress
David Pirner
Phineas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.9x
+$21.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Childress
- Original Score
- Karl Wallinger
- Original Title
- Reality Bites
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $11.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Jersey Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Stiller
Helen Childress
Karl Wallinger
Emmanuel Lubezki
Lisa Zeno Churgin, John Spence
Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Wm. Barclay Malcolm
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Stiller
Director
Helen Childress
Screenplay
Danny DeVito
Producer
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Eugenie Bafaloukos
Costume Design
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
John Spence
Editor
Karl Wallinger
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Reality Bites.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Reality Bites.
Movies
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Library
Movies
Coming of Age
Similar Titles to Reality Bites
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
6.6
6.0
7.1
6.1
6.8
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.3
6.4
6.7
6.5
6.3
7.5
5.4
6.6
6.4
6.2
6.3
More Like Reality Bites
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reality Bites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reality Bites about?
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.
Who directed Reality Bites?
Reality Bites was directed by Ben Stiller.
Who stars in Reality Bites?
The principal cast of Reality Bites includes Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn, Ben Stiller.
When was Reality Bites released and how long is it?
Reality Bites was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Reality Bites?
Reality Bites had a reported production budget of $11.5M and grossed $33.4M at the worldwide box office (2.9 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Reality Bites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reality Bites was composed by Karl Wallinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reality Bites?
Reality Bites holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).