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The Matrix

  • 19991999
  • 1515
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
1.9M
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POPULARITY
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Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Joe Pantoliano, and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
Play trailer2:26
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  • Action
  • Sci-Fi

When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
1.9M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
309
28
  • Directors
    • Lana Wachowski
    • Lilly Wachowski
  • Writers
    • Lilly Wachowski
    • Lana Wachowski
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Lana Wachowski
    • Lilly Wachowski
  • Writers
    • Lilly Wachowski
    • Lana Wachowski
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4.8KUser reviews
    • 252Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #16
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 42 wins & 51 nominations total

    Videos15

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer
    Trailer 0:32
    Trailer
    Home Video Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Home Video Trailer
    Movie Scavenger Hunt: Can You Find These MCU Easter Eggs?
    Clip 3:45
    Movie Scavenger Hunt: Can You Find These MCU Easter Eggs?
    What We Know About 'The Matrix 4' ... So Far
    Clip 3:49
    What We Know About 'The Matrix 4' ... So Far
    Keanu's Endless Summer or Reeves Reloaded
    Clip 3:09
    Keanu's Endless Summer or Reeves Reloaded
    "Would You Rather?" With "Altered Carbon" Star Martha Higareda
    Interview 1:59
    "Would You Rather?" With "Altered Carbon" Star Martha Higareda
    'Emperor' Star Kat Graham Was Inspired by This Hollywood Icon
    Full Episode 3:46
    'Emperor' Star Kat Graham Was Inspired by This Hollywood Icon
    What Roles Has Keanu Reeves Turned Down?
    Video 3:12
    What Roles Has Keanu Reeves Turned Down?
    The Matrix | 20th Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:01
    The Matrix | 20th Anniversary Mashup
    Which Roles Did Samuel L. Jackson Turn Down?
    Video 2:31
    Which Roles Did Samuel L. Jackson Turn Down?
    What Jack From 'Titanic' Was Really Thinking, According to Phoebe Robinson
    Video 1:55
    What Jack From 'Titanic' Was Really Thinking, According to Phoebe Robinson

    Photos172

    Keanu Reeves and Gloria Foster in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
    Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
    Joe Pantoliano in The Matrix (1999)
    The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves and Hugo Weaving in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix (1999)
    Keanu Reeves as Thomas
    Keanu Reeves as Thomas

    Top cast

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    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Neoas Neo
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Morpheusas Morpheus
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    • Trinityas Trinity
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Agent Smithas Agent Smith
    Gloria Foster
    Gloria Foster
    • Oracleas Oracle
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Cypheras Cypher
    Marcus Chong
    Marcus Chong
    • Tankas Tank
    Julian Arahanga
    Julian Arahanga
    • Apocas Apoc
    Matt Doran
    Matt Doran
    • Mouseas Mouse
    Belinda McClory
    Belinda McClory
    • Switchas Switch
    Anthony Ray Parker
    Anthony Ray Parker
    • Dozeras Dozer
    Paul Goddard
    Paul Goddard
    • Agent Brownas Agent Brown
    Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor
    • Agent Jonesas Agent Jones
    David Aston
    David Aston
    • Rhineheartas Rhineheart
    Marc Aden Gray
    Marc Aden Gray
    • Choias Choi
    • (as Marc Gray)
    Ada Nicodemou
    Ada Nicodemou
    • Dujour (White Rabbit Girl)as Dujour (White Rabbit Girl)
    Deni Gordon
    • Priestessas Priestess
    Rowan Witt
    Rowan Witt
    • Spoon Boyas Spoon Boy
    • Directors
      • Lana Wachowski
      • Lilly Wachowski
    • Writers
      • Lilly Wachowski
      • Lana Wachowski
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    Storyline

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    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. —redcommander27
    • artificial reality
    • war with machines
    • simulated reality
    • dystopia
    • post apocalypse
    • 370 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Free your mind
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To prepare for the scene where Neo wakes up in a pod, Keanu Reeves lost fifteen pounds and shaved his whole body to give Neo an emaciated look.
    • Goofs
      The name of the software company Neo works at is spelled "METACORTEX" on the outside of the building, but a sign inside the building has it spelled "META CORTECHS". Featurettes suggest that the name was changed to avoid an expensive legal issue; evidently one of the signs was missed.
    • Quotes

      Agent Smith: I'd like to share a revelation that I've had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species and I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed and the only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet. You're a plague and we are the cure.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of all the credits, the URL for the (now defunct) website of the film is given, www.whatisthematrix.com, along with a password, 'steak'. There's a 'secret' link on the page that requests a password.
    • Alternate versions
      Because 'The Matrix' was filmed in Australia the Region 4 (Australia) DVD release includes a more comprehensive Australian based list of credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Matrix: Path of Neo (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Dissolved Girl
      Written by Robert Del Naja, Grant Marshall (as Grantley Marshall), Andrew Vowles (as Andrew Vowles),

      Sara J., and Matt Schwartz

      Performed by Massive Attack

      Courtesy of Virgin Records LTD.

      By Arrangement with Virgin Records America, Inc.

    User reviews4.8K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    One of my favorites
    At first, I wasn't interested in seeing the Matrix. But after hardly hearing any bad reviews for it (and believe me, I hear bad reviews for every movie I enjoy) I decided to give it a try. At first, although I really loved the fights, graphics and characters, the plot confused me. (Anyone confused by the plot at all should go to www.knowthematrix.com and you'll find out everything you could want to know) By the second time I watched it, I really understood it, which made the movie even more enjoyable.

    I really loved this movie. Just about every character, good or bad, is very interesting and cool. The acting was excellent. Even though I think this was Keanu Reeves at his best, the best acting jobs were done by Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity). Hugo Weaving did an excellent job as Agent Smith and Joe Pantoliano was great as Cypher as well.

    The plot is one of the best movie plots I've seen in a movie. An accountant by day, computer hacker by night guy suddenly finds out that reality as we know it is fake and that we are actually in a giant computer program run by robots (that we created, of course) in order for them to get power. Not only that, but he finds out that he is one who is, according to prophecy, going to put an end to it. The greatest thing is that you learn things just as Neo does, so you can really relate to his character.

    My favorite thing about this movie is that no matter how many times you watch it, you will learn more about it. I guarantee this. Some may not like this movie because the plot is too complicated, but I recommend that anyone who enjoys movies should go buy this one right away.
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    • Xophianic
    • Feb 2, 2000

    FAQ37

    • How did Morpheus realize that Neo is the "One"?
    • What exactly is Oracle?
    • Why does the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar have to answer payphones to get back from the Matrix? Why can't they use their cell phones?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1999 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • HBO Max (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ma Trận
    • Filming locations
      • Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Groucho Film Partnership
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $63,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $172,076,928
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,788,331
      • Apr 4, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $467,222,728
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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