Waking Life
2001 · Movie · R · 101 min · ★ 7.5
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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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-10-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (952 votes)
Themes
- dreams
- philosophy
- parallel world
- existence
- adult animation
Awards & recognition
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2001 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
- TB
Trevor Jack Brooks
as Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Directed by Richard Linklater