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The Animatrix (2003)

English and Japanese sci-fi film directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Mahiro Maeda, Shin'ichirō Watanabe

Film facts

Runtime
1h 37m 97 min
Released
3 June 2003
Languages
English, Japanese

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The Animatrix has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 min). The English film released on 3 June 2003. It is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Mahiro Maeda.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Produced by
Michael Arias, the Wachowskis
Production
Madhouse, Studio 4°C, Square Enix
Distribution
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Microsoft Store, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Based on
The Matrix

Release and where to watch

In theatres
3 June 2003
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Animatrix?

The Animatrix has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes, or 97 min.

When did The Animatrix release?

The Animatrix released on 3 June 2003.

Who directed The Animatrix?

The Animatrix is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Mahiro Maeda, Shin'ichirō Watanabe, Kōji Morimoto, Peter Chung and Takeshi Koike.

Where can I watch The Animatrix online?

The Animatrix streams on Netflix.

Is The Animatrix based on a true story or a book?

The Animatrix is based on The Matrix.

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Updated 2 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.