Waking Life(2001)

Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

AnimationDramaFantasy1h 41mReleased
Waking Life

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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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Director
Richard Linklater
Writer
Richard Linklater
Release Date
October 19, 2001
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$3,176,880

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

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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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