Waking Life (2001)
Waking Life is a 2001 animation movie directed by Richard Linklater, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins.
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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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.
When was Waking Life released?
Waking Life was released on 19 October 2001.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life runs 1h 41m.
Who made Waking Life?
Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.
Where can I watch Waking Life?
Waking Life is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Waking Life
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Jesse
- Julie Delpy as Celine
- Wiley Wiggins as Main Character
- Bill Wise as Boat Car Guy
- Alex E. Jones as Man in Car with P.A.
- Steven Soderbergh as Interviewed on Television
- Ken Webster as Bartender
- Charles Gunning as Angry Man in Jail
- Lorelei Linklater as Young Girl Playing Paper Game
- Trevor Jack Brooks as Young Boy Playing Paper Game
- Glover Gill as Accordion Player
- Lara Hicks as Violin Player
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