The Matrix

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The Matrix

R

1999

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brandon P.

Mar 31, 2026

Great experience with a message more relevant than ever.

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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.

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Paul T

Jan 5, 2025

Best movie of all time

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Chris

Jan 4, 2025

Amazing. Please bring more older movies back to the theater.

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jovan w

Dec 13, 2024

One of the best Sci-Fi, Action, Philosophical movies ever made!

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jacqueline

Nov 11, 2024

still a great watch. holds up after 25 years!

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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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