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The Matrix streaming

1999 Movie United States Action, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction 136 min 12
By: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski With: Keanu Reeves, Hugo Weaving, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Ray Parker

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.

Filmium rating
87%

Festival Achievements

Festival de Cannes 2008
Selections:
Cannes Classics

Mood

Dark
Inspiring
Thought-Provoking
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Lana Wachowski
Lilly Wachowski
Hugo Weaving
Marcus Chong
Anthony Ray Parker
Joe Pantoliano
Keanu Reeves
Carrie-Anne Moss
Laurence Fishburne
Wachowskis

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Bullet Time
Choreographed Action
Slow-Motion
Wire Fu

Film Movements

Cyberpunk

Narrative Structure

Fragmented
Nonlinear

Pace

Action-Packed
Contemplative
Dynamic
Fast-Paced

Soundtrack

Electronic Score
Industrial Music

Style

Action-Packed
Cinematic
Cyberpunk
Innovative
Spectacular
Stylized

Time-Period

22Nd Century
Future

Central Conflict

Human Freedom Vs Machine Control
Truth Revelation

Characters

Morpheus
New
Trinity

Ending

Flying
Neo'S Realization Of Power
Promise To Show A New World

Historical Context

Cyberpunk Era
Late 20Th Century

Key Plot Points

Neo'S Awakening
Red Pill Choice
Rescue Of Morpheus

Plot

Awakening
Dystopian
Dystopian Future
Rebellion
Virtual Reality

Setting

Cyberspace
Futuristic City
Underground City

Shooting Location

Australia
Sydney

Theme

Destiny
Free Will
Liberation
Reality
Reality Vs Illusion

Genre

Action
Cyberpunk
Science Fiction

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts
Cyberpunk Aficionados
Philosophy Lovers
Sci-Fi Fans
Science Fiction Fans

Titles

Matrix
Matrix 1
The Matrix
Μάτριξ
เพาะพันธุ์มนุษย์เหนือโลก
マトリックス:1999
廿二世紀殺人網絡
黑客帝国1
黑客帝国1:骇客任务
매트릭스

Awards

Academy Award For Visual Effects
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Sound Editing

Box Office Success

High Grossing
Over $460 Million

Critical Reception

Innovative Visuals
Positive Reviews

Popularity

Cultural Phenomenon

Reception

Award-Winning
Box Office Hit
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed

Production Countries

Australia
United States

Release Year

1999
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