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The Animatrix

2003Show1 season9 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
Rotten Tomatoes–79%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shinichiro Watanabe, Mahiro Maeda, Koji Morimoto
Written by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Shinichiro Watanabe

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 2003 · June 3, 2003 · Ended

First aired
March 21, 2003
Last aired
June 3, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Animatrix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Animatrix?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Animatrix worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79.

Can I half-watch The Animatrix?

Easy watchDemanding

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

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 3 for hopefulness.