Film · 1999 · R · 2h 16m · Action, Science Fiction
The Matrix
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Believe the unbelievable.
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Synopsis
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 83%
- Audience
- 85%
Reviewers largely saw a landmark in sci-fi action, admiring its inventive effects, production design and fight choreography. The premise of a simulated reality drew interest as well. Some critics found the philosophy thin and the dialogue stiff next to the spectacle.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $63M
- Domestic
- $178M
- Worldwide
- $473M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Carrie-Anne MossTrinity
Hugo WeavingAgent Smith
Gloria FosterOracle
Joe PantolianoCypher
Marcus ChongTank
Crew
Lana WachowskiDirector
Lilly WachowskiDirector
Don DavisMusic