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Waking Life

Waking Life

2001 · Animation · movie7.726 ratings

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

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

Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Glover Gill

Accordion Player

Lara Hicks

Violin Player

director

Richard Linklater

where to watch

Amazon Prime Video
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trailers

Waking Life (2001) Original Trailer [FHD]

Waking Life (2001) Original Trailer [FHD]

'Waking Life' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'Waking Life' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

information

genres

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

budget

$2M

revenue

$3.2M