Movie

Waking Life

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

★ 7.5(952)20011h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Linklater
Release date: 2001-10-19
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $3,176,880
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: IFC Productions

Waking Life — trailer

About Waking Life

Waking Life is a 2001 movie in the Animation, Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 952 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Waking Life in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

dreamsphilosophyparallel worldexistenceadult animation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Waking Life in Mexico?+

Waking Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Waking Life on Netflix?+

Waking Life is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Waking Life?+

Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Waking Life?+

Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise and Alex E. Jones.

When did Waking Life come out?+

Waking Life is a 2001 movie directed by Richard Linklater.

What genre is Waking Life?+

Waking Life is Animation, Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed Waking Life?+

Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.