Matrix (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1999 · Film · ★ 8.2

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Released in 1999, Matrix is an action and science-fiction film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 136 minutes. “Glaube das Unglaubliche.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der Hacker Neo wird übers Internet von einer geheimnisvollen Untergrund-Organisation kontaktiert. Der Kopf der Gruppe – der gesuchte Terrorist Morpheus – weiht ihn in ein entsetzliches Geheimnis ein: Die Realität, wie wir sie erleben, ist nur eine Scheinwelt. In Wahrheit werden die Menschen längst von einer unheimlichen virtuellen Macht beherrscht – der „Matrix“, deren Agenten Neo bereits im Visier haben …

Who’s in it. Matrix stars Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson / Neo, Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity and Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Matrix sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $463.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matrix page.

If you liked it. Fans of Matrix tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Matrix (1999)?
In USA, Matrix is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Matrix worth watching?
Matrix holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science-fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Matrix?
Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano.
When was Matrix released?
Matrix was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.