Waking Life (2001)

  • R
  • 01/23/2001 (US)
  • Animation, Drama
  • 1h 41m

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

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.

Richard Linklater

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Ethan Hawke's headshot

Ethan Hawke

Jesse
Julie Delpy's headshot

Julie Delpy

Celine
Wiley Wiggins's headshot

Wiley Wiggins

Main Character
Bill Wise's headshot

Bill Wise

Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones's headshot

Alex E. Jones

Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh's headshot

Steven Soderbergh

Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster's headshot

Ken Webster

Bartender
Charles Gunning's headshot

Charles Gunning

Angry Man in Jail

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