Waking Life
Waking Life

Waking Life

2001·1h 41m
7.5/ 10 (925 votes)

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

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Overview

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.

Trailer

Director

Richard Linklater

Writers

Richard Linklater

Where to Watch

Rent

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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Cast

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

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Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Details

Language

en

Status

Released

Budget

$2M

Box Office

$3M