Release Date
February 18, 1994
DVD Release Date
June 8, 2004 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Ben Stiller
Writer
Helen Childress
Cast
Renée Zellweger, Joe Don Baker, Susan Norfleet, Harry O'Reilly, Swoosie Kurtz, Ben Stiller, Steve Zahn, Janeane Garofalo, Ethan Hawke, Winona Ryder
Studio
Running Time
99 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some language, drug content and sensuality
Lelaina, a girl right out of university who is trying to find her place in the world. After getting fired from a potentially lucrative TV job, she falls into a relationship with the successful but somewhat bland Michael (Stiller), who can take her to financial places she has never dreamed of - but is it worth it? On the other end, there is her long time friend Troy (Hawke), who, though rather a slacker in... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Ben Stiller directs and co-stars with a plethora of big names in Reality Bites, the 1994 comedy-drama that is experiencing a "10th Anniversary Edition" on DVD. Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke have the lead roles, but are supported by a cast that includes such comedy greats as Steve Zahn and Janeane Garofalo. Renee Zellweger is also apparently in there somewhere. Full movie review »
