Where to watch Waking Life(2001)
In the United States, Waking Life isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Waking Life
Availability in United States
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Waking Life plot summary
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
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.
Details
- Release date
- October 19, 2001
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Fantasy
- Directed by
- Richard Linklater
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 987 votes
Waking Life trailer
Cast
Ethan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterBartender
Charles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper Game- Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
FAQ
Where can I watch Waking Life?
In the United States, Waking Life isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Waking Life?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
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