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Waking Life (2001)

Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

7.5audience score
992 votes on TMDB
Released October 19, 2001Runtime 1h 41mDirector Richard Linklater

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

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Cast of Waking Life

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Jesse
Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy

Celine
Wiley Wiggins

Wiley Wiggins

Main Character
Bill Wise

Bill Wise

Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones

Alex E. Jones

Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster

Ken Webster

Bartender
Charles Gunning

Charles Gunning

Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater

Lorelei Linklater

Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Kim Krizan

Kim Krizan

Self
Steven Prince

Steven Prince

Man Talking to the Bartender
Guy Forsyth

Guy Forsyth

Self

About Waking Life

Where can I watch Waking Life?

Waking Life is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Waking Life?

Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise, Alex E. Jones.

Who directed Waking Life?

Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life has a runtime of 1h 41m.

What is Waking Life about?

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.