

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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Get Real
Get Real isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- 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.
Play or musical
What's Wrong With Angry?
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Get Real: quick answers
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.