Reality (2012)
Kernel Score: 78% · 340 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2012-05-04
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Reality
- Stream: JustWatch TV Plus, Philo, Kanopy
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A dark comedy centering on the lives of a Neapolitan based family whose father, a fish merchant, is so infatuated with the reality TV show "Grande Fratello" (the Italian version of "Big Brother") he starts living his life as if he were on it.
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Director
Cast
- Aniello Arena as Luciano
- Loredana Simioli as Maria
- Nando Paone as Michele
- Graziella Marina as Mamma di Luciano
- Nello Iorio as Massimone
- Nunzia Schiano as Zia Nunzia
- Rosaria D'Urso as Zia Rosaria
- Giuseppina Cervizzi as Giusy
- Claudia Gerini as Presentatrice Grande Fratello
- Raffaele Ferrante as Enzo
Reality FAQ
Is Reality good?
Reality has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Reality?
In the US you can stream Reality on JustWatch TV Plus, Philo and Kanopy, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Reality?
If you liked Reality, try We All Loved Each Other So Much, Ugly, Dirty and Bad, Fatherhood and What Maisie Knew.