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The Matrix (1999) - Full Review
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The Matrix (1999) - Full Review

"Believe the unbelievable."

Overview

Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must confront the agents: super-powerful computer programs devoted to stopping Neo and the entire human rebellion.

Quick Facts

Release Date31 Mar 1999
Runtime136 min
RatedR
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States, Australia
Budget$63M
Box Office$464M

Direction

Lana Wachowski
Lana Wachowski
Lilly Wachowski
Lilly Wachowski

The Matrix is directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski. The film has received recognition: Won 4 Oscars. 42 wins & 52 nominations total.

Writers

Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Cast

Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Neo
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Morpheus
Carrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-Anne Moss
Trinity
Hugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving
Agent Smith
Gloria Foster
Gloria Foster
Oracle
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Cypher
Marcus Chong
Marcus Chong
Tank
Julian Arahanga
Julian Arahanga
Apoc

Ratings & Reception

The film has been critically acclaimed with an IMDb rating of 8.7/10 based on 2,243,093 votes.

Watch the Trailer

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Where to Watch

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Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho II Film Partnership, Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures.