Waking Life (2001)
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.
Where to watch Waking Life
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Apple TV, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Netherlands | — | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Waking Life in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Waking Life about?
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. Waking Life is a Animation, Drama, Fantasy movie, released on 2001-10-19, runtime 101 minutes.
Is Waking Life worth watching?
TMDB users rate Waking Life 7.5 out of 10 from 995 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Waking Life?
In Canada, Waking Life streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from YouTube. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Linklater
Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Jesse
- Julie Delpy as Celine
- Wiley Wiggins as Main Character
- Bill Wise as Boat Car Guy
- Alex E. Jones as Man in Car with P.A.
- Steven Soderbergh as Interviewed on Television
- Ken Webster as Bartender
- Charles Gunning as Angry Man in Jail
- Lorelei Linklater as Young Girl Playing Paper Game
- Trevor Jack Brooks as Young Boy Playing Paper Game
- Glover Gill as Accordion Player
- Lara Hicks as Violin Player
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Sources
Details and the 7.5/10 rating from Waking Life on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.