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Waking Life

2001-10-19 · 101 min · ★ 7.5

Animation · Drama · Fantasy

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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Production details

Directors
Richard Linklater
Production companies
IFC Productions, Thousand Words, Detour Filmproduction, Flat Black Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,176,880

Top Cast

Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyJulie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsWiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesAlex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghSteven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterKen WebsterBartender
Charles GunningCharles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterLorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper Game
Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
Glover GillAccordion Player
Lara HicksViolin Player
Ames AsbellViola Player
Leigh MahoneyViola Player
Sara NelsonCello Player
Jeanine AttawayPiano Player
Erik GrostickBass Player
Robert C. SolomonPhilosophy Professor
Kim KrizanKim KrizanSelf
Eamonn HealyShape-Shifting Man

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