Waking Life
(2001)
7.6
PixlRun
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 41min
Premiere
2001-10-19
Box office
$2,901,447
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Richard Linklater
Cinematography
Tommy Pallotta
Editor
Sandra Adair
Producers
Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith, Anne Walker-McBay, Palmer West
Production
IFC Productions · Thousand Words · Detour Filmproduction
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Fandango At Home All cast & crew
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
Director
Richard LinklaterCinematography
Tommy PallottaEditor
Sandra AdairProducers
Tommy Pallotta, Jonah Smith, Anne Walker-McBay, Palmer WestPhotos
Awards summary
5 wins & 21 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Waking Life?
Richard Linklater directed Waking Life in 2001.
What is the IMDb rating?
Waking Life has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 69,294 votes.
Where can I watch Waking Life?
Waking Life is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life has a runtime of 1h 41min (101 minutes).
How much did Waking Life earn at the box office?
Waking Life earned $2,901,447 worldwide.