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Movie Info

Release Date: March 31, 1999
Runtime: 136 minutes
Genres:
Action Science Fiction
Budget: $63,000,000
Revenue: $463,517,383
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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83%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.2/10
TMDB
27,574 votes
8.7/10
IMDb
2,243,031 votes
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The Matrix

1999

"Reality is a choice, freedom is a fight."

Also known as: 🇰🇷 KO: 매트릭스? 🇨🇳 ZH: 22世紀網絡? 🇷🇴 RO: Matrix 🇬🇷 EL: Μάτριξ? BE: Матрыца?

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $63,000,000
Revenue: $463,517,383
Profit $400,517,383
ROI +635.7% (7.4x)

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The Matrix is directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski .

Cast of The Matrix

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix
Keanu Reeves
Neo
Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in The Matrix
Laurence Fishburne
Morpheus
Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity in The Matrix
Carrie-Anne Moss
Trinity
Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith in The Matrix
Hugo Weaving
Agent Smith

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Directors

Lana Wachowski - Director in The Matrix
Lana Wachowski
Director
Lilly Wachowski - Director in The Matrix
Lilly Wachowski
Director

Keywords

#dystopia 115 #martial arts 92 #action hero 65 #fight 54 #dreams 50 #saving the world 32 #artificial intelligence (a.i.) 32 #baffled 28 #disturbed 25 #distressing 25 #kung fu 24 #cyberpunk 22 #dystopian sci-fi 20 #prophecy 17 #hacker 16

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Matrix

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  • During the production, Keanu Reeves trained in martial arts for four months to prepare for his role as Neo, which contributed to the film's realistic fight choreography.

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  • The character of Morpheus was originally offered to actor Will Smith, who turned it down to star in 'Wild Wild West' instead.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a shirt that says 'Matrix' on it, which was a nod to the film's title but went largely unnoticed by audiences.

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  • The Matrix features a notable connection to the film 'Dark City', as both movies explore themes of reality manipulation and feature similar visual aesthetics.

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  • In one scene, Neo's reflection in a mirror appears to ripple, which was a practical effect created using a combination of real mirrors and digital effects, showcasing the film's innovative approach to visual storytelling.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Neo's glasses disappear and reappear between shots during the same scene, which has been noted by attentive viewers.

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