Waking Life

7.5
Moderate
20011h 41m

Directed by

Overview

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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Top Cast

Ethan Hawke - Jesse in Waking Life

Ethan Hawke

Jesse

Julie Delpy - Celine in Waking Life

Julie Delpy

Celine

Wiley Wiggins - Main Character in Waking Life

Wiley Wiggins

Main Character

Bill Wise - Boat Car Guy in Waking Life

Bill Wise

Boat Car Guy

Alex E. Jones - Man in Car with P.A. in Waking Life

Alex E. Jones

Man in Car with P.A.

Steven Soderbergh - Interviewed on Television in Waking Life

Steven Soderbergh

Interviewed on Television

Ken Webster - Bartender in Waking Life

Ken Webster

Bartender

Charles Gunning - Angry Man in Jail in Waking Life

Charles Gunning

Angry Man in Jail

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908 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.09 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

October 19, 2001

Runtime

1h 41m

Rating

R

Genres

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Director

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