Reality Bites (1994)
- Starring:
- Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ben Stiller
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Reality Bites
This film was one of the more mainstream offerings in the array of films that emphasized the overly hyped "Generation X" phenomenon, a list that ranges from Slacker to Singles and includes a host of other films. Winona Ryder stars as Lelaina, a recent college graduate. Out on her own and independent from her supportive, but out-of-touch parents, Lelaina faces the realities of careers and relationships. She can't stand her internship under a local television personality (John Mahoney), and she's forced to choose between Michael (Ben Stiller), a well-intentioned music-video network executive, and Troy (Ethan Hawke), a brooding, sensitive slacker. Meanwhile, she must also protect the artistic integrity of "Reality Bites," a video documentary that depicts the everyday lives of her friends (Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, and Steve Zahn). This 1994 release also marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Stiller. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Reality Bites
- Winona Ryder - Lelaina Pierce
- Ben Stiller - Michael Grates
- Steve Zahn - Sammy Gray
- Joe Don Baker - Tom Pierce
- Bill Bolender - Truck Driver
- Renée Zellweger - Tani
- Evan Dando - Actor "Roy"
- Jeanne Tripplehorn - Fashion Show Host (uncredited)
- Pat Crawford Brown - Cashier
- Harry O'Reilly - Wes McGregor
- Kevin Pollak
- Karen Duffy - Actress "Elaina"
- Ethan Hawke - Troy Dyer
- Janeane Garofalo - Vickie Miner
- Swoosie Kurtz - Charlane McGregor
- John Mahoney - Grant Gubler
- John Walsh - Player #3
- Andy Dick - Rock
- Jeff Kahn - Stage Manager
- Amy Stiller - Psychic Phone Partner
- Anne Meara - Louise
- Afton Smith - Janine
- Keith David - Roger
- Director(s):
- Ben Stiller
- Writer(s):
- Helen Childress
- Producer(s):
- Michael Shamberg, Danny DeVito, William Finnegan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Adult Situations, Suitable for Teens)
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