Waking Life
Waking Life

Waking Life

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

7.5101 min
AnimationDramaFantasy

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/19/2001

Runtime: 101 min

Director: Richard Linklater

Writers: Richard Linklater

Top 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

Kim Krizan

Kim Krizan

Self

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