Waking Life(2001)
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
Waking Life Synopsis
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.
Waking Life (2001) is a animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Richard Linklater, released on October 19, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins and Bill Wise. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 992 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Writers:
- Richard Linklater
- Producers:
- Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith, Anne Walker-McBay
- Cinematographer:
- Tommy Pallotta
- Composer:
- Glover Gill
- Production:
- IFC Productions, Thousand Words, Detour Filmproduction, Flat Black Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,176,880
- Status:
- Released
Waking Life (2001) Trailer
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Waking Life Videos & Clips
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Waking Life (2001) Original Trailer [FHD]
Trailer
'Waking Life' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Featurette
Waking Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethan Hawke
as Jesse
Julie Delpy
as Celine
Wiley Wiggins
as Main Character
Bill Wise
as Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones
as Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh
as Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster
as Bartender
Charles Gunning
as Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater
as Young Girl Playing Paper Game
- Trevor Jack Brooks
Trevor Jack Brooks
as Young Boy Playing Paper Game
- Glover Gill
Glover Gill
as Accordion Player
- Lara Hicks
Lara Hicks
as Violin Player
Key crew
Directed by Richard Linklater, written by Richard Linklater, produced by Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith and Anne Walker-McBay.
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Waking Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 992 ratings.
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Waking Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waking Life online?
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Waking Life (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Waking Life?
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The main cast of Waking Life (2001) includes Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise and Alex E. Jones. The film was directed by Richard Linklater. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waking Life released?
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Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Waking Life worth watching?
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Waking Life (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 992 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waking Life?
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Yes. The official Waking Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.