Waking Life

Waking Life

Animation · 2001 · 1h 41m

Movie

7.5/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Ethan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterBartender
Charles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper Game
Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
Glover GillAccordion Player
Lara HicksViolin Player
Ames AsbellViola Player
Leigh MahoneyViola Player
Sara NelsonCello Player

Information

Release date
19 October 2001
Director
Richard Linklater
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime
1h 41m
Country of origin
United States

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