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Get Real

1998, English. Directed by Simon Shore.

Boy meets boy. Boy likes boy. Boy, oh, boy.

Sensitive rural town model student Steven Carter hides his gay feelings, except with his neighbor and best friend Linda. Suddenly his desperate search for partners leads to a blind date with golden boy John Dixon, bound for an Oxbridge career.

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Runtime
1h 51m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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7.0/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Get Real isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
16 August 1998
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Patrick Wilde
Budget
$1.2M
Box office
$1.2M
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What Get Real is based on

Get Real is based on What's Wrong With Angry?, a play or musical.

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Is Get Real worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Get Real?

Get Real runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).

Does Get Real have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Get Real. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Get Real parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Get Real is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Get Real on?

Get Real isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)

What movies are like Get Real?

If you liked Get Real, try The Object of My Affection, Girls Like Girls, A Walk to Remember.

Who directed Get Real?

Get Real (1998) was directed by Simon Shore and stars Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton, Charlotte Brittain.

What is Get Real based on?

Get Real is based on What's Wrong With Angry?, a play or musical.

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