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Reality Bites

6.519941h 38mPG-13MovieDramaRomanceComedy

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·Michael Shamberg

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Availability shown for Canada · 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 is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Reality Bites on Netflix?

Yes — Reality Bites is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Reality Bites on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Reality Bites for free?

Reality Bites is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.