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The Matrix (1999)

What is the Matrix? Free your mind and find out.

8.7/10 1999 2h 16m
1999 • R • 136 min • Action, Sci-Fi
The Matrix (1999) poster
★ 8.7 / 10  IMDb
Action Sci-Fi
DirectorLana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
WriterLilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
StarsKeanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States, Australia
Box Office: $177,559,005

About The Matrix

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 ima…

Ratings & Reviews

8.7/10
IMDb
83%
Rotten Tomatoes
73/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 4 Oscars. 42 wins & 52 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Lana Wachowski
Director
Lilly Wachowski
Writer
Lilly Wachowski
Writer
Lana Wachowski
Actor
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Laurence Fishburne
Actor
Carrie-Anne Moss
8.7/10
IMDb Rating
2h 16min
Runtime
1999
Year

FAQ: The Matrix (1999)

What genre is The Matrix (1999)?
The Matrix (1999) is listed as Action, Sci-Fi.
How long is The Matrix (1999)?
The Matrix (1999) has a runtime of 2h 16min (136 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1999
Rating 8.7/10
Duration 2h 16m
Genre Action, Science Fiction

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