
Reality Bites
A comedy about love in the '90s
Directed by Ben Stiller
Produced by Universal Pictures, Jersey Films
A witty, character-driven comedy-drama about young adults navigating post-college disillusionment, romantic entanglement, and the gap between youthful ideals and adult reality.
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.
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Is Reality Bites violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Reality Bites easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Reality Bites scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Reality Bites sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Reality Bites end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Reality Bites
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Reality Bites, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Reality Bites, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Reality Bites, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































