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The Matrix

1999·Movie
2h 16min·R
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic738.9Rotten Tomatoes83%85%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Believe the unbelievable.

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.
Cyberpunk Action ThrillerPhilosophical Sci-FiGroundbreaking Visual EffectsMatrix Simulation RealityHigh-Octane Kung Fu ChoreographyExistential Crisis NarrativeCultural PhenomenonStylized Green-Tinted AestheticRebellion Against AI Oppression

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Directed by:
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Written by:
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Produced by:
Joel Silver
Composed by:
Don Davis

Sequels and Prequels

The Matrix
The Matrix (1999)
GoodWatch score 81
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
GoodWatch score 70
The Matrix Revolutions
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
GoodWatch score 52
The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
GoodWatch score 56

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Questions about The Matrix

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Where can I stream The Matrix?

YouTube TV

In the United States, The Matrix streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is The Matrix worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 73).

Can I half-watch The Matrix?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is The Matrix plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (10 of 10) and spectacle (10 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Matrix a box office hit?

Budget$63 million
Box office$464 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $63 million to make and earned $464 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Matrix use?

Dark Is Not EvilCrapsack WorldAnonymous Public Phone CallWall of WeaponsFalling into the CockpitTeam ShotDramatic Chase Opening*Click* HelloThat Man Is DeadLiberty Over ProsperityThe Only Way They Will LearnConfiscated Phoneand 469 more

TV Tropes lists 481 tropes for it, including Dark Is Not Evil, Crapsack World, and Anonymous Public Phone Call.