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The Matrix

1999 · 2h 16m · R · Action · Science Fiction

Rotten Tomatoes 83%Metacritic 73/100IMDb 8.7/10TMDB 8.3/10 (28,396 votes)

The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. The first installment in the Matrix film series, it stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside the Matrix, a simulated reality created by intelligent machines. The plot follows the computer hacker Neo, who is recruited by Morpheus into a rebellion against the machines.

Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Box office $464M worldwide

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Also known as Matrix I, The Matrix I

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Website: https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/matrix

Family guide

15+Common Sense Media calls it an intense sci-fi thriller with violence and strong language, suggesting age 15+.[1]

Sex & nudity: Brief scene with scantily clad characters, cleavage, passionate kissing.[1]
Violence: Many fight sequences involving knives, guns, kicks, punches. Deaths during battle.[1]
Language: "S--t" and "goddamn" many times. Also "ass," a--hole," "hell," "crap" and "Jesus"[1]
Drugs & alcohol: The Oracle smokes, one character has a drink.[1]

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Lana Wachowski

Lana WachowskiDirector

Lilly Wachowski

Lilly WachowskiDirector

Keanu Reevesas Neo

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Mossas Trinity

Laurence Fishburne

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 21 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

Laurence Fishburneas Morpheus

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weavingas Agent Smith

Ada Nicodemou

Ada Nicodemouas Dujour

Anthony Ray Parker

Anthony Ray Parkeras Dozer

Belinda McClory

Belinda McCloryas Switch

Bill Young

Bill Youngas Lieutenant

David Aston

David Astonas Rhineheart

Gloria Foster

Gloria Fosteras Oracle

JJeremy Ballas Businessman

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantolianoas Cypher

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahangaas Apoc

Marcus Chong

Marcus Chongas Tank

Matt Doranas Mouse

Paul Goddard

Paul Goddardas Agent Brown

Robert Taylor

Robert Tayloras Agent Jones

Rowan Witt

Rowan Wittas Spoon Boy

Steve Dodd

Steve Doddas Blind Man

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The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. The first installment in the Matrix film series, it stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside the Matrix, a simulated reality created by intelligent machines. The plot follows the computer hacker Neo, who is recruited by Morpheus into a rebellion against the machines.

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