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Waking Life

⭐️ 7.5 | 101 min | Animation , Drama , Fantasy | October 19th, 2001

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 Stream

  • Disney Plus

Where to Buy

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  • Amazon Video
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Waking Life

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Box Office

Budget: $2,000,000
Revenue: $3,176,880
ROI: +58.8%

Verdict: Break Even

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Richard Linklater (Director)
> Richard Linklater (Director of Photography)
> Tommy Pallotta (Director of Photography)

Writers

> Richard Linklater (Screenplay)

Cast

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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Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game
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Glover Gill

Accordion Player
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Lara Hicks

Violin Player

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