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The Matrix

The Matrix

Believe the unbelievable.

19998.22h 16m

Overview

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.

Directed by Lana Wachowski
Written by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Produced by Joel Silver
Box OfficeBudget: $63.0MRevenue: $463.5M

Top Cast

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Neo

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Trinity

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Agent Smith

Gloria Foster

Gloria Foster

Oracle

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Cypher

Marcus Chong

Marcus Chong

Tank

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Apoc

Matt Doran

Matt Doran

Mouse

Belinda McClory

Belinda McClory

Switch

Themes & Keywords

man vs machinemartial artskung fudreamsfortune tellerartificial intelligence (a.i.)saving the worldhackerself sacrificevirtual realityfightprophecytruthphilosophydystopiainsurgencechosen onepillsimulated reality cyberpunkdream worldmessiahdisturbedaction herognosticismoraclejoyoussoothsayerbaffleddistressingallegory of the cavedystopian sci-fi

About The Matrix

The Matrix is a action, science fiction film released in 1999 exploring themes of man vs machine, martial arts, kung fu, dreams, fortune teller, artificial intelligence (a.i.). Directed by Lana Wachowski, it stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. 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.

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