“Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?”
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Waking Life (2001) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Waking Life at a Glance
Waking Life is a 2001 animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Richard Linklater, with a cast led by Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and premiered on October 19, 2001. Waking Life is rated 7.5/10 by TMDB users across 985 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “Waking Life” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Waking Life
When was Waking Life released?
Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001.
What is the runtime of Waking Life?
Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in Waking Life?
Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke as Jesse, Julie Delpy as Celine, Wiley Wiggins as Main Character and Bill Wise as Boat Car Guy. The cast also includes Alex E. Jones, Steven Soderbergh, Ken Webster and Charles Gunning.
Who directed Waking Life?
Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater. The screenplay is credited to Richard Linklater.
What genre is Waking Life?
Waking Life is listed on TMDB as a mix of animation, drama and fantasy.
What is Waking Life rated?
Waking Life is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.5/10 from 985 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Waking Life for free?
You can watch the trailer for Waking Life, "Waking Life (2001) Original Trailer [FHD]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Waking Life?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Waking Life include The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (2025), Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023), Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022), Nine Days (2021) and Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018).
Can I stream the full movie of Waking Life on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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