The Animatrix (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.2

The Animatrix poster

Released in 2003, The Animatrix is an animation and science fiction film directed by Koji Morimoto, running about 102 minutes. “Free your mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

Who’s in it. The Animatrix stars Keanu Reeves as Thomas "Neo" Anderson (voice), Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity (voice), Clayton Watson as The Kid (voice) and Pamela Adlon as Jue ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Manabu ("Beyond") (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Animatrix has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Animatrix page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Animatrix tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Animatrix (2003)?
In US, The Animatrix is available to 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 The Animatrix worth watching?
The Animatrix holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Animatrix?
The Animatrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson, Pamela Adlon and Melinda Clarke.
When was The Animatrix released?
The Animatrix was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.