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The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
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Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Andy Wachowski (written by) &
Larry Wachowski (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 March 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
Free your mind more
Plot:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 36 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(260 articles)
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User Comments:
The more you watch it, the better it gets more (3295 total)
US TV Schedule:
Sat. Nov. 148:00 PMAMC   
Sun. Nov. 1511:00 AMAMC   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Keanu Reeves ... Neo

Laurence Fishburne ... Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss ... Trinity

Hugo Weaving ... Agent Smith
Gloria Foster ... Oracle

Joe Pantoliano ... Cypher
Marcus Chong ... Tank
Julian Arahanga ... Apoc

Matt Doran ... Mouse

Belinda McClory ... Switch
Anthony Ray Parker ... Dozer
Paul Goddard ... Agent Brown
Robert Taylor ... Agent Jones
David Aston ... Rhineheart
Marc Aden ... Choi (as Marc Gray)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
136 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #36569) | Iceland:16 | Ireland:15 (re-rating) | Malaysia:18SG | UK:15 (re-rating) (2006) (uncut) | Philippines:PG-13 | France:U (with warning) | Brazil:14 | India:A | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 (cut) | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (cut) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)
Filming Locations:
AON Tower, Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia more
Company:
Groucho II Film Partnership more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the Trinity rooftop chase at the film's beginning, two distinctive city skylines are noticeable. Nashville, Tennessee's BellSouth Building and L & C Tower are visible behind the agents. San Francisco's TransAmerica and Coit Towers can be seen behind Trinity after she jumps past the Guns & Ammo billboard. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Cypher's cigar changes hands in the restaurant. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[phone rings]
Cypher: Yeah.
Trinity: Is everything in place?
Cypher: You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity: I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher: You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity: Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher: We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity: Morpheus believes he is the one.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in All That I Need (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Dragula (Hot Rod Herman Mix) more

FAQ

Were the actors martial artists?
How do people have babies in the Matrix?
What's that code in the end of the credits?
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User Comments

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157 out of 197 people found the following comment useful.
The more you watch it, the better it gets, 23 April 2002
10/10
Author: emptyskies from Canberra, Australia

The Wachowski brothers really did excel themselves with this movie. It's a brilliant movie on a number of different levels - the directing is excellent, the camera work is great, the visuals are stunning, the kung-fu is A+, acting is executed with style and conviction, and the plot is truly inspired. It's really hard to use enough superlatives on this movie!

It'd be a 10/10, except for the ending. Having Neo do what he does at the end really lets it down, in my opinion. However, there's a couple of sequels on the way, so let's see what the Wachowskis can do to make up for it.

Other than that, (and like I said above) the movie is operating on so many different levels that each time you watch it, you pick up something new... this isn't by accident, either. The Wachowski brothers had the actors read a number of definitive works (Simulation & Simulcra was one I believe) in modern literature and psychology, and applied liberal dashings of aspects of the major religions to provide the best sci-fi movie of the decade, if not ever.

I'm yet to meet somebody who hasn't enjoyed it. It's my favourite movie to watch on a good cinema system, too.

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