The Matrix fingerprintRelentless energy, stunning style.
Epic and pulse-pounding
Fast from start to finish.
Awe-inspiring and nostalgic
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, technology, and pop culture
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Epic and pulse-pounding
Fast from start to finish.
The Matrix is epic, pulse-pounding, and tense.
Awe-inspiring and nostalgic
Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring, nostalgic, and cathartic.
The future, technology, and pop culture
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the future, technology, and pop culture. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, storytelling, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, visual style, and editing stand out.
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Believe the unbelievable.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Matrix is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and VIX in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
2 h 16 min
The Matrix runs 2 h 16 min.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Matrix higher (87) than critics (78). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Yes, a big one. It cost about $63 million to make and earned $464 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+115GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Matrix in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 481 storytelling tropes for The Matrix, including Dark Is Not Evil, Crapsack World, Anonymous Public Phone Call.
8.7
