Waking Life
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.
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.5/10
945 votes
IMDb
7.6/10
Users
Critics
81%Rotten Tomatoes
85Metacritic
Rating consensus
79/100 blend
Sources: TMDB · IMDb · Rotten Tomatoes · Metacritic
Warm reception overall — weighted ~79/100 across 4 rating sources. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Glover Gill
Accordion Player
Lara Hicks
Violin Player
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Waking Life (2001)
Richard Linklater
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