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Waking Life

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

7.520011h 41mAnimationDramaFantasy
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Waking Life is a 2001 animation and drama film, running 1h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video, Sky Store and YouTube.

R age rating1h 41mAnimationDrama

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2001-10-19
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Director
Richard Linklater
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 995 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Ethan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterBartender
Charles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper Game
Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
Glover GillAccordion Player
Lara HicksViolin Player
Ames AsbellViola Player
Leigh MahoneyViola Player

Questions about Waking Life

Quick answers
Where can I watch Waking Life in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Waking Life is listed on Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Waking Life suitable for children?

Waking Life is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Waking Life on PelisPlus UK?

Waking Life has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Waking Life about?

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.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life runs for 1h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Waking Life trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Waking Life (2001) Original Trailer [FHD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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