Movie
Waking Life
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Waking Life opened in theaters October 19, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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More about Waking Life
Cast
Ethan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterBartender
Charles GunningAngry Man in JailCredits
- Directed by
- Richard Linklater
- Written by
- Richard Linklater
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $3.2M
Production
IFC ProductionsUnited States
Thousand WordsUnited States
Detour FilmproductionUnited States- Flat Black FilmsUnited States