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The Animatrix

2003Movie1 h 42 minNR

Animation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

A nerve-racking, thrilling animated movie about the future and technology, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

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Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

Feels like

  • Anthology of Sci-Fi Horror
  • Cyberpunk Aesthetic
  • Lore Expansion
  • Stylistic Variety
  • Philosophical Dystopia
  • Machine vs. Humanity
  • High-Octane Action
  • Existential Dread
  • Transhumanist Themes

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Shinichiro Watanabe, Mahiro Maeda, Koji Morimoto
Written by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Shinichiro Watanabe
Produced by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Steve Richards
Music by
Machine Head, Photek, Don Davis

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Facts

May 9, 2003 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
May 9, 2003
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States, South Korea
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$68 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Took a Level in Badass, Too Dumb to Live, Does This Remind You of Anything? +9

  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Fanservice
  • Fanservice
  • A Glitch in the Matrix
  • A.I. Is a Crapshoot
  • Humans Are the Real Monsters
  • Title Drop
  • Starfish Robot
  • Perspective Flip
  • Laser-Guided Karma

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Animatrix?"

Questions about The Animatrix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Animatrix?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Animatrix from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Animatrix worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Can I half-watch The Animatrix?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching The Animatrix?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was The Animatrix a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$68 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 13.6 times its budget.

What tropes does The Animatrix use?

Took a Level in BadassToo Dumb to LiveDoes This Remind You of Anything?FanserviceFanserviceA Glitch in the MatrixA.I. Is a CrapshootHumans Are the Real MonstersTitle DropStarfish RobotPerspective FlipLaser-Guided Karmaand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Took a Level in Badass, Too Dumb to Live, and Does This Remind You of Anything?.