Film
Reality Bites
1994· PG-13· 1h 38m· Comedy· Drama· Romance
“A comedy about love in the '90s”
Reality Bites (1994) captures the disillusionment of a Gen-X quartet adrift in the void between college dreams and the harsh realities of adult life. Juggling love, career aspirations, and personal growth, these friends navigate a world where reality proves far less glamorous than anticipated. Their struggles to find meaningful employment and forge identities beyond youthful idealism crystallize the film's incisive commentary on the generation gap and the elusive nature of adulthood.
1994-02-18
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Key Crew
DirectorBen Stiller
ScreenplayHelen Childress
ProducerDanny DeVito
Director of PhotographyEmmanuel Lubezki
Original Music ComposerKarl Wallinger
EditorJohn Spence
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Details
Released1994-02-18
Runtime1h 38m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · Jersey Films
Budget$12M
Box office$33M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 798 votes
Original languageen
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