Waking Life
2001 · Movie · 1h 41m · R
AnimationDramaFantasy
"Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?"
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.
Ratings
TMDB
7.5/10
Key crew
- Glover GillOriginal Music Composer
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Richard LinklaterWriter
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 Game
- Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
- Glover GillAccordion Player
- Lara HicksViolin Player
Stills
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Themes
dreamsphilosophyparallel worldexistenceadult animation