Waking Life
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Fantasy
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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 Jail
Lorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper GameT
Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waking Life about?
- 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.
- Who directed Waking Life?
- Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.
- When was Waking Life released?
- Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001.
- How long is Waking Life?
- Waking Life has a runtime of 1h 41m.
- Where can I track Waking Life?
- You can track Waking Life on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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