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Waking Life(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-10-19
75%
921 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $2,000,000.00
Revenue: $3,176,880.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Waking Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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'Waking Life' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
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'Waking Life' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette
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