Waking Life

Name: Waking Life
Director: Richard Linklater
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2001
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise, Alex E. Jones

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

20011h 41m7.5(969 votes)

AnimationDramaFantasy

Synopsis

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) is a animation, drama, and fantasy film directed by Richard Linklater. It stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Wiley Wiggins. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 969 votes.

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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

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Is Waking Life Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of animation, drama, and fantasy, Waking Life is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waking Life

Where can I watch Waking Life?

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Who stars in Waking Life?

Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, and Bill Wise, and was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did Waking Life come out?

Waking Life was released in 2001.

What genre is Waking Life?

Waking Life is a animation, drama, and fantasy film.

Is Waking Life worth watching?

Waking Life holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.