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Waking Life

Film · 2001

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Richard Linklaterdirector · writer · cinematographer
  2. Tommy Pallottacinematographer · producer
  3. Jonathan Sehringexecutive producer
  4. Caroline Kaplanexecutive producer
  5. Sandra Adaireditor
  6. John Slossexecutive producer
  7. Glover Gillcomposer
  8. Lizzie Curry Martinezcasting director
  9. Jonah Smithproducer
  10. Palmer Westproducer
  11. Anne Walker-McBayproducer

On screen

  1. Wiley Wigginslead actor
  2. Bill Wiselead actor
  3. Julie Delpylead actor
  4. Ethan Hawkelead actor
  5. Glover Gillsupporting actor
  6. Trevor Jack Brookssupporting actor
  7. Ken Webstersupporting actor
  8. Lorelei Linklatersupporting actor
  9. Alex E. Jonessupporting actor
  10. Charles Gunningsupporting actor
  11. Steven Soderberghsupporting actor
  12. Richard Linklaterguest actor
  13. Aklilu Gebrewoldguest actor
  14. Alex Nixonguest actor
  15. Ames Asbellguest actor
  16. Bess Coxguest actor
  17. Brent Greenguest actor
  18. Carol Dawsonguest actor
  19. Charles Murdockguest actor
  20. David Jewellguest actor
  21. David Martinezguest actor
  22. David Sosaguest actor
  23. Eamonn Healyguest actor
  24. Edith Mannixguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. Tape2001 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. Before Sunset2004 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  3. Boyhood2014 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  4. A Scanner Darkly2006 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  5. Before Midnight2013 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  6. Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood2022 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  7. Before Sunrise1995 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
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From the people who made Waking Life

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  1. Dazed and Confused1993 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. SubUrbia1997 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  3. The Newton Boys1998 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  4. Everybody Wants Some!!2016 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  5. Last Flag Flying2017 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. Slacker1990 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  7. Happy Accidents2000 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  8. Fast Food Nation2006 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  9. The School of Rock2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  10. Bad News Bears2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Me and Orson Welles2008 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. Hit Man2024 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  13. Where'd You Go, Bernadette2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Pieces of April2003 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  15. Lonesome Jim2005 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  16. Bernie2012 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  17. Boys Don't Cry1999 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  18. Tadpole2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  19. Blue Moon2025 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  20. Land of Plenty2004 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  21. The Ballad of Jack and Rose2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Girlfight2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  24. Me and You and Everyone We Know2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Monsoon Wedding2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Lone Star1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  28. Everything Must Go2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. Far from Heaven2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. Intermission2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  34. She's the One1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. The Secret of Roan Inish1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. The Last Days of Disco1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Friends with Kids2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  42. A Home at the End of the World2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. 2 Days in ParisJulie Delpy2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. LoloJulie Delpy2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. 2 Days in New YorkJulie Delpy2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. The CountessJulie Delpy2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Computer ChessWiley WigginsBill Wise2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. SolarisSteven Soderbergh2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. The Good Lord BirdEthan Hawke2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  8. SchizopolisSteven Soderbergh1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. King of the HillSteven Soderbergh1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Killing ZoeJulie Delpy1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Behind the CandelabraSteven Soderbergh2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  12. KimiSteven Soderbergh2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. sex, lies, and videotapeSteven Soderbergh1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Full FrontalSteven Soderbergh2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  15. The BachelorsJulie Delpy2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Wiener-DogJulie Delpy2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Magic MikeSteven Soderbergh2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Black BagSteven Soderbergh2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. The Good GermanSteven Soderbergh2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. No Sudden MoveSteven Soderbergh2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. HaywireSteven Soderbergh2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Let Them All TalkSteven Soderbergh2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Side EffectsSteven Soderbergh2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. PresenceSteven Soderbergh2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Girlfriend ExperienceSteven Soderbergh2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. High Flying BirdSteven Soderbergh2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. The LimeySteven Soderbergh1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  28. KafkaSteven Soderbergh1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. An American Werewolf in ParisJulie Delpy1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. BubbleSteven Soderbergh2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Magic Mike XXLSteven Soderbergh2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Lion's DenEthan Hawke1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Logan LuckySteven Soderbergh2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Three Colors: WhiteJulie Delpy1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Adopt a HighwayEthan Hawke2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. AliveEthan Hawke1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. DadEthan Hawke1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Dead Poets SocietyEthan Hawke1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Raymond & RayEthan Hawke2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. ErosSteven Soderbergh2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. A Midnight ClearEthan Hawke1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. UnsaneSteven Soderbergh2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Magic Mike's Last DanceSteven Soderbergh2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. ExplorersEthan Hawke1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Great ExpectationsEthan Hawke1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. GattacaEthan Hawke1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Strange Way of LifeEthan Hawke2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Good KillEthan Hawke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. The PurgeEthan Hawke2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Training DayEthan Hawke2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. The Informant!Steven Soderbergh2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. The LaundromatSteven Soderbergh2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Ocean's TwelveSteven Soderbergh2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. CymbelineEthan Hawke2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. The KnickSteven Soderbergh2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  56. Out of SightSteven Soderbergh1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Taking LivesEthan Hawke2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Reality BitesEthan Hawke1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Ocean's ThirteenSteven Soderbergh2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. Staten IslandEthan Hawke2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Erin BrockovichSteven Soderbergh2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. SinisterEthan Hawke2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. NightwatchSteven Soderbergh1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. What Doesn't Kill YouEthan Hawke2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Woman in the FifthEthan Hawke2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Assault on Precinct 13Ethan Hawke2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Snow Falling on CedarsEthan Hawke1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  71. Zeros and OnesEthan Hawke2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. In a Valley of ViolenceEthan Hawke2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. CriminalSteven Soderbergh2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. TrafficSteven Soderbergh2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. Ocean's ElevenSteven Soderbergh2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. The Black PhoneEthan Hawke2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. DaybreakersEthan Hawke2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. The TruthEthan Hawke2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. HostageJulie Delpy2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  80. Search and DestroyEthan Hawke1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. The Magnificent SevenEthan Hawke2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Full CircleSteven Soderbergh2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  83. NaqoyqatsiSteven Soderbergh2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Brooklyn's FinestEthan Hawke2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. White FangEthan Hawke1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. StockholmEthan Hawke2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Michael ClaytonSteven Soderbergh2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. The NorthmanEthan Hawke2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. Leave the World BehindEthan Hawke2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Black Phone 2Ethan Hawke2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. First ReformedEthan Hawke2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. PredestinationEthan Hawke2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. SyrianaSteven Soderbergh2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. Maggie's PlanEthan Hawke2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Wind ChillSteven Soderbergh2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. Lord of WarEthan Hawke2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. 24 Hours to LiveEthan Hawke2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. InsomniaSteven Soderbergh2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  99. RegressionEthan Hawke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. The Three MusketeersJulie Delpy1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. Juliet, NakedEthan Hawke2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Rumor Has It...Steven Soderbergh2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Che: Part OneSteven Soderbergh2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. Mauvais SangJulie Delpy1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. The HoaxJulie Delpy2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. MaudieEthan Hawke2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. TeslaEthan Hawke2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. Broken FlowersJulie Delpy2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. Confessions of a Dangerous MindSteven Soderbergh2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. The GuiltyEthan Hawke2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. Thunder RoadBill Wise2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. Before the Devil Knows You're DeadEthan Hawke2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. GetawayEthan Hawke2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Che: Part TwoSteven Soderbergh2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. Good Night, and Good Luck.Steven Soderbergh2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. The KidEthan Hawke2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. CitizenfourSteven Soderbergh2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. Moon KnightEthan Hawke2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  119. Bomb CityLorelei Linklater2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Valerian and the City of a Thousand PlanetsEthan Hawke2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. 10,000 SaintsEthan Hawke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared