Waking Life
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
7.5
978 votes
2001
1h 41m
Animation
Drama
Fantasy
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.
Directed by Richard Linklater
Top cast
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
Julie Delpy
Celine
Wiley Wiggins
Main Character
Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones
Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh
Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster
Bartender
Charles Gunning
Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater
Young Girl Playing Paper GameT
Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper GameG
Glover Gill
Accordion PlayerL
Lara Hicks
Violin PlayerA
Ames Asbell
Viola PlayerL
Leigh Mahoney
Viola PlayerS
Sara Nelson
Cello PlayerJ
Jeanine Attaway
Piano PlayerE
Erik Grostick
Bass PlayerR
Robert C. Solomon
Philosophy Professor
Kim Krizan
SelfE
Eamonn Healy
Shape-Shifting ManDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 19, 2001
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$3.2M
Language
English
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