2001 · movie · R · 1h 41m
Waking Life
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
Is Waking Life on Netflix?
No. Waking Life (2001) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 71.3
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.5/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 25 | none |
Waking Life: common questions
Is Waking Life on Netflix?
No. Waking Life (2001) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Waking Life?
Waking Life (2001) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Waking Life worth watching?
It scores 71.3/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Waking Life?
Waking Life runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What is Waking Life rated?
Waking Life is rated R in the US.
Who is in Waking Life?
Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.