Reality Bites (1994)
Reality Bites (1994)
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Winona Ryder
Lelaina Pierce
Ethan Hawke
Troy Dyer
Janeane Garofalo
Vickie Miner
Steve Zahn
Sammy Gray
Ben Stiller
Michael Grates / Director
Swoosie Kurtz
Charlane McGregor
Harry O'Reilly
Wes McGregor
Susan Norfleet
Helen Anne Pierce
Joe Don Baker
Tom Pierce
Renée Zellweger
Tami
James Rothenberg
Rick
John Mahoney
Grant Gubler
Eric Morgan Stuart
Damien
Barry Del Sherman
Grant's Produzent
Chelsea Lagos
Troy Groupie
Bill Bolender
Truck Driver
Helen Childress
Waitress / Screenplay
John Spence
Editor
David Pirner
Phineas
Andy Dick
Rock
Keith David
Roger
Anne Meara
Louise
Mick Lazinski
Stand-Up Comic
Amy Stiller
Psychic Phone Partner
Afton Smith
Janine
Pat Crawford Brown
Cashier
Jeff Kahn
Stage Manager
Karen Duffy
Actress 'Elaina'
Evan Dando
Actor 'Roy'
David Spade
The 'Wienerschnitzel' Manager (Uncredited)
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Cheryl Goode (uncredited)
Tony Robbins
Self (uncredited)
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 18, 1994
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 39m
Content RatingPG-13
Budget$11,500,000
Box Office$20,100,000
Genres
Wiki.
Reality Bites is a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film written by Helen Childress and directed by Ben Stiller in his feature directorial debut. It stars Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, and Stiller, with supporting roles by Janeane Garofalo and Steve Zahn. In the film, Lelaina (Ryder), an aspiring videographer, works on a documentary about the disenchanted lives of her friends and roommates.
Childress wrote the initial screenplay on spec in 1990, inspired by the lives of her and her friends during the recession. Stiller was initially hired solely as director in 1991, and starred in the film after working with Childress for nine to ten months on the final screenplay, which was completed in December 1992. The film faced production delays until Ryder committed to the project, which lead to the casting of Hawke and Zahn. Garofalo was fired during filming but was recast after Ryder stepped in on her behalf. Principal photography lasted 42 days in 1993, with filming taking place in Houston and Los Angeles.
Reality Bites received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Ryder, Hawke and Garofalo. It grossed $41 million worldwide. It appeared on some critics' year-end lists and has since achieved cult status for its depiction of the career and lifestyle choices faced by young adults.