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    ★ 8.3 /10 · 28,289 2h 16m·R
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    Synopsis

    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.

    DirectorLana Wachowski
    WriterLana Wachowski
    MusicDon Davis
    Top billed

    Cast

    Keanu Reeves headshot
    Keanu Reeves
    as Neo
    Laurence Fishburne headshot
    Laurence Fishburne
    as Morpheus
    Carrie-Anne Moss headshot
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    as Trinity
    Hugo Weaving headshot
    Hugo Weaving
    as Agent Smith
    Gloria Foster headshot
    Gloria Foster
    as Oracle
    Joe Pantoliano headshot
    Joe Pantoliano
    as Cypher
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    1999
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    2h 16m · 136 min
    Rating
    8.3 / 10 · 28,289 votes
    Certification
    R
    Genres
    Action, Science Fiction
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho II Film Partnership, Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
    Budget
    $63M
    Box office
    $464M
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    The Matrix was released in 1999.
    Yes. The Matrix is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Matrix has a runtime of 136 minutes (2h 16m).
    The Matrix has an average rating of 8.3/10 based on 28,289 user votes (TMDB).
    The Matrix grossed approximately $464M worldwide against a production budget of $63M.
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