Poster for Waking Life (2001)

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Waking Life (2001)

Oct 19, 2001 · 1h 41m

7.5/10 TMDB user score
995 votes on TMDB

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.

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Top cast

  • Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke Jesse
  • Julie Delpy Julie Delpy Celine
  • Wiley Wiggins Wiley Wiggins Main Character
  • Bill Wise Bill Wise Boat Car Guy
  • Alex E. Jones Alex E. Jones Man in Car with P.A.
  • Steven Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh Interviewed on Television
  • Ken Webster Ken Webster Bartender
  • Charles Gunning Charles Gunning Angry Man in Jail
  • Lorelei Linklater Lorelei Linklater Young Girl Playing Paper Game
  • Trevor Jack Brooks Young Boy Playing Paper Game
  • Glover Gill Accordion Player
  • Lara Hicks Violin Player
  • Ames Asbell Viola Player
  • Leigh Mahoney Viola Player
  • Sara Nelson Cello Player
  • Jeanine Attaway Piano Player

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