The Matrix (1999)
English thriller film directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m 136 min
- Released
- 31 March 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Matrix has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 31 March 1999. It is directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski and stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Laurence Fishburne.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Julian Arahanga, Anthony Ray Parker, Marcus Chong, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Paul Goddard
- Cinematography
- Bill Pope
- Editing
- Zach Staenberg
- Music
- Don Davis
- Written by
- the Wachowskis
- Produced by
- Joel Silver
- Production
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Silver Pictures
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $63 million
- Box office
- $467.22 million
- Awards
- Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Academy Award for Best Sound; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; Saturn Award for Best Director and 2 more
- Filmed in
- San Francisco, Sydney, Australia
- Country
- Australia, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 31 March 1999
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Matrix?
The Matrix has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes, or 136 min.
When did The Matrix release?
The Matrix released on 31 March 1999.
Who directed The Matrix?
The Matrix is directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski.
Who is in the cast of The Matrix?
The cast of The Matrix includes Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano and Gloria Foster.
Where can I watch The Matrix online?
The Matrix streams on Netflix.
How much did The Matrix earn at the box office?
The Matrix grossed $467.22 million on a budget of $63 million.
What is The Matrix rated in the US?
The Matrix is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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