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Overview
Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government...
Director / Creator
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writers
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
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About The Matrix (1999)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Matrix (1999) is a Action and Sci-Fi film from United States and Australia. the film was directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski from a screenplay by Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. It runs 2 hours and 16 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must confront the agents: super-powerful computer programs devoted to stopping Neo and the entire human rebellion.
Cast and crew
The film stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss in supporting roles. Co-directing duties were shared by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski, a collaboration that shapes the film's overall tone and visual style. Writing credits go to Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Matrix holds a rating of 8.7/10 based on 2,217,731 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 83%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 73/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 4 Oscars. 42 wins & 52 nominations total. These numbers place The Matrix within the broader landscape of Action and Sci-Fi cinema from 1999, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Matrix is currently available to stream with a subscription on MGM+, fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, or Amazon. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home, YouTube, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Matrix is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Sci-Fi films, The Matrix offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1999 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Matrix on your watchlist for later.
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