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 Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
981
Votes
1h 41m
Runtime
$2.0M
Budget
$3.2M
Box Office
159%
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Key Crew
DirectorRichard Linklater
WriterRichard Linklater
CinematographyRichard Linklater
ComposerGlover Gill
EditorSandra Adair
Production DesignBob Sabiston
Produced by
IFC ProductionsThousand WordsDetour FilmproductionFlat Black Films
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Cast
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
Julie Delpy
Celine
Wiley Wiggins
Main Character
Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones
Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh
Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster
Bartender
Charles Gunning
Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater
Young Girl Playing Paper Game
T
Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
G
Glover Gill
Accordion Player
L
Lara Hicks
Violin Player
A
Ames Asbell
Viola Player
L
Leigh Mahoney
Viola Player
S
Sara Nelson
Cello Player
