
Waking Life (2001)
“Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?”
1h 41m·2001
IMDb7.6/10RT81%Metacritic85TMDB7.5/10
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.
Director: Richard Linklater
Where to Watch · US
Top Cast

Ethan Hawke
Jesse

Julie Delpy
Celine

Wiley Wiggins
Main Character

Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy

Alex E. Jones
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