Skip to main content

Plot

This film was one of the more mainstream offerings in the array of films that emphasized the overly hyped "Generation X" phenomenon, a list that ranges from Slacker to Singles and includes a host of other films. Winona Ryder stars as Lelaina, a recent college graduate. Out on her own and independent from her supportive, but out-of-touch parents, Lelaina faces the realities of careers and relationships. She can't stand her internship under a local television personality (John Mahoney), and she's forced to choose between Michael (Ben Stiller), a well-intentioned music-video network executive, and Troy (Ethan Hawke), a brooding, sensitive slacker. Meanwhile, she must also protect the artistic integrity of "Reality Bites," a video documentary that depicts the everyday lives of her friends (Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, and Steve Zahn). This 1994 release also marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Stiller.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for some language, drug content and sensuality.
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Run Time:
98min.
Theatrical Release Date:
02/18/1994
DVD Release Date:
07/22/1998
Distributor(s):
Universal
Director(s):
Themes:
Filmmaking,Love Triangles,Twentysomething Life
Tone:
Whimsical,Bright,Humorous,Cynical,Irreverent,Wry,Talky
Keywords:
Generation-X,depression,father,friendship,graduation,job,love-triangle,slacker,television
Language:
English