The Matrix

Name: The Matrix
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1999-03-31
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster

1999, English. Directed by Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski.

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Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

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Runtime: 2h 16m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: A

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Released: 31 March 1999
Country: United States of America
Written by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Budget: $63M
Box office: $464M

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Is The Matrix worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 29,034 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Matrix?

The Matrix runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).

Does The Matrix have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Matrix. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is The Matrix suitable for kids?

The Matrix is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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What movies are like The Matrix?

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Who directed The Matrix?

The Matrix (1999) was directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski and stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss.