dreams,philosophy,parallel world,existence,adult animation

Waking Life (2001)

Poster for Waking Life

Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Linklater
  • Profile picture of Ethan Hawke
    Jesse Ethan Hawke
  • Profile picture of Julie Delpy
    Celine Julie Delpy
  • Profile picture of Wiley Wiggins
    Main Character Wiley Wiggins
  • Profile picture of Bill Wise
    Boat Car Guy Bill Wise
  • Profile picture of Alex E. Jones
    Man in Car with P.A. Alex E. Jones
  • Profile picture of Steven Soderbergh
    Interviewed on Television Steven Soderbergh
  • Profile picture of Ken Webster
    Bartender Ken Webster
  • Profile picture of Charles Gunning
    Angry Man in Jail Charles Gunning

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Keywords

  • dreams
  • philosophy
  • parallel world
  • existence
  • adult animation