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Waking Life

  • 20012001
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Waking Life (2001)
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A man shuffles through a dream meeting various people and discussing the meanings and purposes of the universe.A man shuffles through a dream meeting various people and discussing the meanings and purposes of the universe.A man shuffles through a dream meeting various people and discussing the meanings and purposes of the universe.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
64K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,743
164
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Trevor Jack Brooks
    • Lorelei Linklater
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Trevor Jack Brooks
    • Lorelei Linklater
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 527User reviews
    • 143Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 21 nominations

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    Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater at an event for Waking Life (2001)
    Ethan Hawke at an event for Waking Life (2001)
    Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater at an event for Waking Life (2001)
    Ethan Hawke at an event for Waking Life (2001)
    Ethan Hawke at an event for Waking Life (2001)
    Richard Linklater at an event for Waking Life (2001)
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    Top cast

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    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Trevor Jack Brooks
    • Young Boy Playing Paper Gameas Young Boy Playing Paper Game
    Lorelei Linklater
    Lorelei Linklater
    • Young Girl Playing Paper Gameas Young Girl Playing Paper Game
    Wiley Wiggins
    Wiley Wiggins
    • Main Characteras Main Character
    Glover Gill
    • Accordion Playeras Accordion Player
    Lara Hicks
    • Violin Playeras Violin Player
    Ames Asbell
    • Viola Playeras Viola Player
    Leigh Mahoney
    • Viola Playeras Viola Player
    Sara Nelson
    • Cello Playeras Cello Player
    Jeanine Attaway
    • Piano Playeras Piano Player
    Erik Grostic
    • Bass Playeras Bass Player
    Bill Wise
    Bill Wise
    • Boat Car Guyas Boat Car Guy
    Robert C. Solomon
    • Philosophy Professoras Philosophy Professor
    Kim Krizan
    Kim Krizan
    • Selfas Self
    Eamonn Healy
    • Shape-Shifting Manas Shape-Shifting Man
    J.C. Shakespeare
    • Burning Manas Burning Man
    Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy
    • Celineas Celine
    Charles Gunning
    • Angry Man in Jailas Angry Man in Jail
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writer
      • Richard Linklater
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie took 3 weeks to shoot and another 3 weeks to edit using Final Cut Pro. It also took 15 months to animate.
    • Quotes

      Speed Levitch: On really romantic evenings of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion.

    • Crazy credits
      Because almost none of the characters are named, a clip from their appearance is shown during the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Million Dollar Hotel/The Invisible Circus/Head Over Heels (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Mi Otra Mitad de Naranja
      Performed by Tosca Tango Orchestra (as TOSCA)

      Written by Glover Gill

      Courtesy of Nois Records

    User reviews527

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    Top review
    random beauty of the subconscious
    Waking Life is probably one of the most randomly amazing works that I have seen. It's lack of a plot, random events, and constant motion give it the dreamlike feel. The ideas are all so intriguing that I don't understand how anyone can hate this movie. I can understand that it could be hard to sit through if you're tired, or if you refuse to contemplate the endless possibilities presented. I'll also admit that some people would find it very hard to watch the animation, but to me it keeps your attention. I tried to imagine what this movie would have been like if it hadn't been animated and I don't think it would have had the impact on as many people as it has if it weren't for the animation. I think that anyone who enjoys the topic of dreams would find it worthwhile. I could watch this movie over and over and still find something that I hadn't noticed before. If you don't like movies that make you think, don't watch it. But if you want a movie that gives you a lot of things to think about and allows you the freedom to interpret it in many different ways . . . check it out!
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    • la_jane16
    • Dec 12, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2002 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đánh Thức Cuộc Đời
    • Filming locations
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Independent Film Channel (IFC)
      • Thousand Words
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,901,447
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $88,977
      • Oct 21, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,176,880
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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