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The Matrix

Hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) is drawn into a burgeoning underground rebellion against the machines that enslave humanity, in the hugely influential action sci-fi.

Science Fiction 1999 136 mins

Director: Larry Wachowski

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Overview

Set in a dystopian future where humanity is controlled by artificially intelligent beings, hacker Neo (Reeves) is drawn into a burgeoning underground rebellion against the machines, led by the mysterious Morpheus (Fishburne) and his gang. A unique meld of influences, from cyberpunk to anime, The Matrix encapsulates the cinema of the 1990s in its breaking of formal and thematic ground.

Director

Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowski

Featuring

Keanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossHugo WeavingJoe Pantoliano

Genres

Science Fiction

Certificate

Contains strong fantasy violence

Released

1999

Country

USA

Language

English

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