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Waking Life (2001) -- A man shuffles through a dream meeting various people and discussing the meanings and purposes of the universe.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   19,443 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Richard Linklater (written by)
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Release Date:
7 March 2002 (Australia) more
Plot:
A man shuffles through a dream meeting various people and discussing the meanings and purposes of the universe. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
5 wins & 14 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(25 articles)
Decade in Review: 2001 Top Ten
 (From FilmExperience. 17 November 2009, 8:41 PM, PST)

Why Won't Anyone Make a Richard Linklater Film?
 (From Cinematical. 17 November 2009, 9:02 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Fantastic Work of Film Art more (465 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Trevor Jack Brooks ... Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Lorelei Linklater ... Young Girl Playing Paper Game

Wiley Wiggins ... Main Character
Glover Gill ... Accordion Player
Lara Hicks ... Violin Player
Ames Asbell ... Viola Player
Leigh Mahoney ... Viola Player
Sara Nelson ... Cello Player
Jeanine Attaway ... Piano Player
Erik Grostic ... Bass Player
Bill Wise ... Boat Car Guy
Robert C. Solomon ... Philosophy Professor

Kim Krizan ... Herself
Eamonn Healy ... Shape-Shifting Man
J.C. Shakespeare ... Burning Man
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some violent images.
Runtime:
99 min | Argentina:100 min | Australia:101 min | Germany:100 min | Spain:101 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The shot of the building immediately before the Julie Delpy/Ethan Hawke scene is actually a portion of the opening shot from the remake of Psycho (1998). more
Quotes:
Man with the Long Hair: They say that dreams are only real as long as they last. Couldn't you say the same thing about life? more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Mi Otra Mitad de Naranja more

FAQ

What is the second song in the trailer?
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52 out of 74 people found the following comment useful.
Fantastic Work of Film Art, 19 August 2002
10/10
Author: Carolyn (StellaLuna11) from Philly, PA

Waking Life has broken new ground surrounding the idea of animation. Filming people, then having artists with different styles "animate" the recorded scenes was brilliant. The visuals are constantly changing, providing an aurora of sights that you can not take your eyes off of. Trippy? Yes, Burnt Out? No- This movie can not only be appreciated for the wild images, but for the story-line as well... On second thought-story-line might not be the right word. The actual "plot" of this movie can be seen as an hour and a half of the most interesting philosophy course one can find. The characters and conversations are deep, fascinating, and thought-provoking. You must see this movie more than once because it is almost impossible to absorb what you see and be able to fully appreciate the genius of the script. I've seen it about 5 times and there are still some scenes I have yet to fully grasp. Sit back and treat your eyes and mind to the most stimulating film of the year.

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