Film · 1999 · The Matrix (1 of 4)
The Matrix
Directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski · starring Rowan Witt, Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne
- 7.9 AverageMovieNCo
- 8.5 Users101 votes
- 7.3 Critics2 reviews
Synopsis
Thomas Anderson is one of the best computer programmer. When he goes out of work, Thomas becomes Neo, an alias he uses in the world of computer hackers. Neo is looking for the same that everyone, discover what is Matrix and meet Morpheus. When he received a message that says "Follow the White Rabbit" Neo believed to be close to the answer. Following the white rabbit, he meets Trinity, a woman wanted by law, and also by strange agents capable of anything to get her. Neo does not believe anything that Trinity says, but when those foreign agents come to the job of Neo looking for him, he must make a choice: Continue with his life as it was before, or follow Trinity to discover what is Matrix.
Where to watch The Matrix
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 136 min2 hours and 16 minutes
- Budget
- $63mWarner Bros. Pictures
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is The Matrix?
- 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes).
- When was The Matrix released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 31 May 1999.
- Who directed The Matrix?
- Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski.
- Who is in The Matrix?
- It stars Rowan Witt, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss.
- Where can I watch The Matrix?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on HBO Max and Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
- Is it part of a series?
- Yes: it is film 1 of 4 in The Matrix.
Cast
Full cast (19)-
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- Director
- Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Writers
- Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
- Producers
- Barrie M. Osborne, Joel Silver, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cinematography
- Bill Pope
Videos and trailers
All 3 videos
Photos and posters
All 4 photos
Reviews
All 4 reviews- 1024 %
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What the critics say average 7.3 from 2 outlets
- 9.0 Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
A wildly cinematic futuristic thriller that is determined to overpower the imagination, 'The Matrix' combines traditional science-fiction premises with spanking new visual technology in a way that…
Read - 5.5 Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
A blast of Holly-Kong glitz that never approaches the stylistic cohesiveness of, say, John Woo's 'Face/Off' or the charisma of that film's propulsive star John Travolta.
Read - The Hollywood ReporterDavid Hunter
A technologically stunning movie that furthers the genre and features crowd-pleasing performances to go with the frequent scenes of gunplay and violence.
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2000 4 of 4 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, Best Achievement in Editing
- BAFTA Awards 2000 2 of 5 nominations Won: Best Sound, Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects
- MTV Movie Awards 2000 4 of 4 nominations Won: Movie of the Year, Best Male Performance
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Soundtrack
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