Waking Life
"Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?"
Originally released in 2001. Waking Life is a animation/drama film. directed by Richard Linklater.
Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Wiley Wiggins
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (918 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,176,880
Production Companies
- IFC Productions
- Thousand Words
- Detour Filmproduction
Frequently Asked Questions
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 tog...
Who directed Waking Life?
Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Waking Life released?
Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waking Life?
The main cast of Waking Life includes Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise, Alex E. Jones.
Is Waking Life worth watching?
Waking Life has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 918 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.