

Waking Life (2001)
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Ethan Hawke
Jesse

Julie Delpy
Celine

Wiley Wiggins
Main Character

Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy

Alex E. Jones
Man in Car with P.A.

Steven Soderbergh
Interviewed on Television

Ken Webster
Bartender

Charles Gunning
Angry Man in Jail

Lorelei Linklater
Young Girl Playing Paper Game

Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Glover Gill
Accordion Player

Lara Hicks
Violin Player
Director & Crew
Richard Linklater
Director
Official Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waking Life online?
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What is the IMDb rating of Waking Life?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 948 votes.
Who directed Waking Life?
Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater and released in 2001.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2001-10-19
- Budget
- $2.0M
- Box Office
- $3.2M
- Status
- Released





