Waking Life

Waking Life

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

7.5 /10 927 votes
October 19, 2001 1h 41m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Richard Linklater
Writers Richard Linklater
Studio IFC Productions
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Glover Gill

Accordion Player

Lara Hicks

Violin Player

Frequently Asked Questions

Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001.

The runtime of Waking Life is 1h 41m.

Waking Life is a Animation, Drama, Fantasy movie.

Waking Life has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Waking Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.

The main cast of Waking Life includes Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins.

Waking Life is originally in English.