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Waking Life

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

★ 7.5 / 10 (994 votes)October 19, 2001101 minEN
AnimationDramaFantasy

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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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 19, 2001
StatusReleased
Runtime101 min
Rating★ 7.5 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$3,176,880
ProductionIFC Productions, Thousand Words, Detour Filmproduction, Flat Black Films
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Crew

Director

Richard Linklater

Writers

Richard Linklater

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Cast

Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyJulie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsWiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesAlex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghSteven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterKen WebsterBartender
Charles GunningCharles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterLorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper Game
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Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
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Glover GillAccordion Player
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Lara HicksViolin Player
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