Waking Life (2001)
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
- 2001-10-19
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Fantasy
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Richard Linklater
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 from 992 votes
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 as Young Boy Playing Paper Game
- Glover Gill as Accordion Player
- Lara Hicks as Violin Player
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