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Waking Life

20011h 41m7.5/ 10 · TMDB · 987 votes
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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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Directed by Richard Linklater

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released19 Oct 2001
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Glover Gill

Accordion Player

Lara Hicks

Violin Player