Where to watch Waking Life in Canada
Waking Life is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About Waking Life
Waking Life is a 2001 movie in the Animation, Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 952 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Waking Life in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Waking Life trailer
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.
Top cast
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
Julie Delpy
Celine
Wiley Wiggins
Main Character
Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones
Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh
Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster
Bartender
Charles Gunning
Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater
Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Trevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Glover Gill
Accordion Player
Lara Hicks
Violin Player
Ames Asbell
Viola Player
Leigh Mahoney
Viola Player
Sara Nelson
Cello Player
Jeanine Attaway
Piano Player
Erik Grostick
Bass Player
Robert C. Solomon
Philosophy Professor
Kim Krizan
Self
Eamonn Healy
Shape-Shifting Man
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Waking Life in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Waking Life on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Waking Life on Netflix?+
Waking Life is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Waking Life?+
Waking Life has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in Waking Life?+
Waking Life stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise and Alex E. Jones.
When did Waking Life come out?+
Waking Life is a 2001 movie directed by Richard Linklater.
What genre is Waking Life?+
Waking Life is Animation, Drama and Fantasy film.
Who directed Waking Life?+
Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.
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