Waking Life

Name: Waking Life
Released: 2001-10-19
Rating: 7.481

7.5/10 (980)

·2001· 101 min

Director: Richard Linklater

"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.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Trailer

Cast

Ethan Hawke

Jesse

Julie Delpy

Celine

Wiley Wiggins

Main Character

Bill Wise

Boat Car Guy

Alex E. Jones

Man in Car with P.A.

Steven Soderbergh

Interviewed on Television

Ken Webster

Bartender

Charles Gunning

Angry Man in Jail

Lorelei Linklater

Young Girl Playing Paper Game

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Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

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Glover Gill

Accordion Player

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Lara Hicks

Violin Player

In brief

Waking Life (2001) is a animation, drama, fantasy film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 980 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 41min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Waking Life online?

Waking Life is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life runs 101 minutes (1h 41min).

What rating does Waking Life have?

Waking Life has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 980 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Waking Life from?

Waking Life was released in 2001.