The Matrix (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1999, The Matrix is an action and science fiction film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 136 minutes. “The fight for the future begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
Who’s in it. The 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, The 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 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 Matrix page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Matrix tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Matrix (1999)?
- In US, The Matrix 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 Matrix worth watching?
- The 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 The Matrix?
- The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano.
- When was The Matrix released?
- The Matrix was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.