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The Matrix

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
1.8M
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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.
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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
1.8M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
47
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  • Directors
    • Lana Wachowski
    • Lilly Wachowski
  • Writers
    • Lilly Wachowski
    • Lana Wachowski
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
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  • Directors
    • Lana Wachowski
    • Lilly Wachowski
  • Writers
    • Lilly Wachowski
    • Lana Wachowski
  • Stars
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4.7KUser reviews
    • 247Critic 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

    Photos171

    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)
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    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
    • All cast & crew
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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 realitywar with machinessimulated realitydystopiapost apocalypse364 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Free your mind
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language
    • 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

      Morpheus: This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

    • 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 reviews4.7K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Just wow
    When this came out, I was living with a roommate. He went out and saw it, came home and said, "Dude, you have to go see The Matrix." So we left and he sat through it a second time. This movie is splendidly done. The mystery about what the Matrix is, unravels and you see a dystopian future unlike any we as a race would want. I have watched this over and over and never tire of it. Everyone does a great job acting in this, the special effects are above par and the story is engaging.
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    • acedj
    • Nov 1, 2019

    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
      • March 31, 1999 (United States)
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $63,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $171,479,930
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,788,331
      • Apr 4, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $466,625,730
    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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