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The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
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Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Andy Wachowski (written by) &
Larry Wachowski (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 March 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
Free your mind more
Plot:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 36 nominations more
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(269 articles)
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User Comments:
What is the Matrix? Well, one of the best films ever, for one thing... more (3299 total)
US TV Schedule:
Tue. Nov. 248:00 PMAMC   
Wed. Nov. 255:00 PMAMC   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Keanu Reeves ... Neo

Laurence Fishburne ... Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss ... Trinity

Hugo Weaving ... Agent Smith
Gloria Foster ... Oracle

Joe Pantoliano ... Cypher
Marcus Chong ... Tank
Julian Arahanga ... Apoc

Matt Doran ... Mouse

Belinda McClory ... Switch
Anthony Ray Parker ... Dozer
Paul Goddard ... Agent Brown
Robert Taylor ... Agent Jones
David Aston ... Rhineheart
Marc Aden ... Choi (as Marc Gray)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
136 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #36569) | Iceland:16 | Ireland:15 (re-rating) | Malaysia:18SG | UK:15 (re-rating) (2006) (uncut) | Philippines:PG-13 | France:U (with warning) | Brazil:14 | India:A | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 (cut) | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (cut) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)
Filming Locations:
AON Tower, Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia more
Company:
Groucho II Film Partnership more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The motorcycle Trinity rides is a jet black Triumph Speed Triple. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Neo meets Trinity for the first time in the nightclub she is close to him talking in his ear. Even though she pauses between sentences the shot from the back of Trinity shows that her jaw is still moving during the pauses. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[phone rings]
Cypher: Yeah.
Trinity: Is everything in place?
Cypher: You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity: I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher: You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity: Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher: We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity: Morpheus believes he is the one.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Angel: Birthday (#3.11)" (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Wake Up more

FAQ

What's that code in the end of the credits?
How did Cypher get into the Matrix to meet with Agent Smith?
What is that road that Neo has been down before?
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User Comments

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285 out of 393 people found the following comment useful.
What is the Matrix? Well, one of the best films ever, for one thing..., 3 March 2001
Author: SdrolionGM

The Matrix...when I first heard about it, I expected just another sci-fi action thriller. Good and filled with insane stunts, but not terribly intelligent.

Boy, was I wrong. Oh, the stunts are there in spades, all right, and yes, they are awesome. And the special effects are absolutely amazing (even if similar ones have been used in other movies as a result- and not explained as well).

But the movie has plot as well. It has characters that I cared about. From Keanu Reeves' excellent portrayal of Neo, the man trying to come to grips with his own identity, to Lawrence Fishburne's mysterious Morpheus, and even the creepy Agents, everyone does a stellar job of making their characters more than just the usual action "hero that kicks butt" and "cannon fodder" roles. I cared about each and every one of the heroes, and hated the villains with a passion. It has a plot, and it has a meaning...and lo and behold, a plot does help the fight scenes! Just try it, if you haven't seen the movie before. Watch one of the fight scenes. Then watch the whole movie. There's a big difference in the feeling and excitement of the scenes- sure, they're great as standalones, but the whole thing put together is an experience unlike just about everything else that's come to the theaters. Think about it next time you're watching one of the more brainless action flicks...think how much better it COULD be.

All I can say is WATCH THIS MOVIE. If you haven't, you're missing out on one of the best films of all time. It isn't just special effects, folks.

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