A Glitch in the Matrix (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2021, A Glitch in the Matrix is a horror, science fiction and documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher, running about 108 minutes. “True stories / False realities” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Are we in fact living in a simulation? This is the question postulated, wrestled with, and ultimately argued for through archival footage, compelling interviews with real people shrouded in digital avatars, and a collection of cases from some of our most iconoclastic figures in contemporary culture.
Who’s in it. A Glitch in the Matrix stars Nick Bostrom as self, Joshua Cooke as self, Erik Davis as self and Philip K. Dick as self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Glitch in the Matrix has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 A Glitch in the Matrix page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Glitch in the Matrix tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Glitch in the Matrix (2021)?
- In US, A Glitch in the Matrix is available to stream on YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 A Glitch in the Matrix worth watching?
- A Glitch in the Matrix holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Glitch in the Matrix?
- A Glitch in the Matrix stars Nick Bostrom, Joshua Cooke, Erik Davis, Philip K. Dick and Paul Gude.
- When was A Glitch in the Matrix released?
- A Glitch in the Matrix was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.