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Reality Bites

6.519941h 38mMMovieDramaRomanceComedy

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.

DirectorBen Stiller
WriterHelen Childress
ProducersDanny DeVito·Wm. Barclay Malcolm

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Stiller

WRWinona Ryder
Winona Ryder
Lelaina Pierce
EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Troy Dyer
JGJaneane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Vickie Miner
SZSteve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Sammy Gray
BSBen Stiller
Ben Stiller
Michael Grates
SKSwoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Charlane McGregor
HOHarry O'Reilly
Harry O'Reilly
Wes McGregor
SN
Susan Norfleet
Helen Anne Pierce
JBJoe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Tom Pierce
RZRenée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger
Tami
JR
James Rothenberg
Rick
JMJohn Mahoney
John Mahoney
Grant Gubler

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Reality Bites — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reality Bites?

Reality Bites isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Reality Bites on Netflix?

No, Reality Bites is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Reality Bites on Amazon Prime Video?

Reality Bites isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Reality Bites for free?

Reality Bites isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.