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.

Waking Life (2001)

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

★ 7.5/10 October 19, 2001 101 min

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Director: Richard Linklater  ·  Writer: Richard Linklater

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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Trailer

Director

Richard Linklater

Cast

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