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Waking Life

Richard Linklater · 2001 · Animation, Drama, Fantasy · 1h 41m · R · ★ 7.5
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Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

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.

Released in United States Oct 19, 2001Runtime 1h 41mRated RRating 7.5/10 (986 votes)

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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
T
Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
G
Glover Gill
Accordion Player
L
Lara Hicks
Violin Player

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