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Waking Life

2001 · 101 min · Director: Richard Linklater

Waking Life (2001) is an animation drama, directed by Richard Linklater. It stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Waking Life Is About

Richard Linklater's 2001 film follows a man who realises he cannot wake up. Everyone he meets tells him something. The sections do not connect. It was shot with actors and then drawn over frame by frame; the narrative builds a series of arguments about dream and consciousness. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy appear in one short section. Each section was painted by a different artist. The budget was small. Who it's for: those who like experimental, reflective cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a story; the film is almost entirely talk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waking Life about?

Richard Linklater's 2001 film follows a man who realises he cannot wake up. Everyone he meets tells him something.

Where can I watch Waking Life?

Waking Life is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did Waking Life come out?

Waking Life was released in 2001.

Who directed Waking Life?

Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.

Who stars in Waking Life?

Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise.

What is Waking Life's rating?

Waking Life holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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