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The Matrix

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 1999, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Matrix

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 1999, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1999
  • Released 31 Mar 1999
  • Runtime 136 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.7/10 from 2,243,093 votes
  • Metascore 73/100
  • Genres Action, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States, Australia

Cast

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss

Direction and writing

Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Written by: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Awards and recognition

Won 4 Oscars. 42 wins & 52 nominations total

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