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6.6
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Edison Kardirsson
rated 7

Quite good film with a cool cast. The old films from the 70's, 80's and 90's are always better than their "modern" counterparts. Lets hope this film won't get destroyed by a remake.

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Cast & Crew

Ben Stiller
As Michael Grates
Ben Stiller
Director
Keith David
As Roger
Janeane Garofalo
As Vickie Miner
Ethan Hawke
As Troy Dyer
Andy Dick
As Rock
Steve Zahn
As Sammy Gray
David Spade
As The "Wienerschnitzel" Manager (Uncredited)

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Reality Bites is a comedy-drama film that follows the lives of four friends, recent college graduates, as they navigate their way through the realities of adulthood in Houston, Texas. The film stars Winona Ryder as Lelaina Pierce, a aspiring documentarian who is struggling to find her place in the world, and Ethan Hawke as Troy Dyer, a coffee-house guitarist who is floundering and unable to hold down a job. The film also features Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn, and Ben Stiller in supporting roles. The movie explores themes of identity, relationships, and the struggles of post-collegiate life, as the characters face challenges such as finding employment, dealing with one-night stands and short relationships, and figuring out their future. The film is known for its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and its portrayal of the Generation X era. Reality Bites was directed by Ben Stiller and released in 1994 to critical acclaim.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Reality Bites include Forrest Gump, Blast from the Past, When Harry Met Sally..., Show Me Love, 10 Things I Hate About You, Jerry Maguire.

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Reality Bites was released in theaters on February 18, 1994.