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The Matrix

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83% Tomatometer 209 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Neo believes that Morpheus, an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity, a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.
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Thanks to the Wachowskis' imaginative vision, The Matrix is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects.

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Mike Clark USA Today Jul 13, 2023
2.5/4
Though The Matrix ultimately overdoses on gloom-and-doom grunge, over-elaborate cool and especially running time, it's just clever enough to enable [the Wachowskis] to nix the sophomore jinx following 1996's Bound. Go to Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal Jul 13, 2023
I know almost nothing of the intricate techniques that make The Matrix as eye-filling as it is brain-numbing, but I can tell you that... [its visuals] are wondrous to behold. Go to Full Review Manohla Dargis L.A. Weekly Jul 13, 2023
There's more form than content in The Matrix, but Bill Pope's swooping, noir-inflected cinematography is wonderfully complemented by Owen Paterson's inventive production design, a great soundtrack and the best fight choreography this side of Hong Kong. Go to Full Review Nadir Samara Screen Rant Sep 27, 2024
4.5/5
Making a great film that's a psychedelic, kung-fu-inspired meditation on the human condition is a tall order. The Matrix delivers on all that & more. Go to Full Review Mark Jackson Epoch Times Sep 25, 2024
5/5
“The Matrix” is the AI prophecy and wake-up call the human race is in dire need of. Watching the 2024 re-release is highly recommended. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine Sep 21, 2024
5/5
An amazing cocktail of martial arts, shootouts, philosophy, romance, fantasy, revolutionary visual effects and perfect casting. “The Matrix” surprised us 25 years ago, and it continues to surprise us in the Year of Our Lord 2024. Full review in Spanish. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brandon P. Mar 31, 2026 Great experience with a message more relevant than ever. See more MikeD Sep 28, 2025 It was absolutely incredible on the big screen!!! I didn’t get to see it on its initial run, but I didn’t see the sequels. This was a full circle moment and I’m so glad I got to experience as the director’s intended it to be. See more Paul T Jan 5, 2025 Best movie of all time See more Chris Jan 4, 2025 Amazing. Please bring more older movies back to the theater. See more jovan w Dec 13, 2024 One of the best Sci-Fi, Action, Philosophical movies ever made! See more jacqueline Nov 11, 2024 still a great watch. holds up after 25 years! See more Read all reviews
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Lilly Wachowski

Director

Lana Wachowski

Director

Keanu Reeves

Thomas "Neo" Anderson

Laurence Fishburne

Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss

Trinity

Hugo Weaving

Agent Smith

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Synopsis Neo believes that Morpheus, an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity, a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.
Director
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer
Joel Silver
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Prod., Silver Pictures
Rating
R (Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Language)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 1999, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$171.4M
Runtime
2h 16m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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