Sci-Fi 8.6
The Matrix
1999 · The Wachowskis
Sci-Fi
The Matrix
1999 · Directed by The Wachowskis
8.6/101,127,661 votes
Synopsis
A landmark sci-fi film from The Wachowskis, released in 1999 and hailed as one of the finest ever made. A defining sci-fi work from The Wachowskis, it remains one of the most celebrated films in the Top 1000 vault — as rewarding on a repeat viewing as it was on release.
Year
1999
Director
The Wachowskis
Runtime
136 min
Genre
Sci-Fi
Highlights
Directed by The Wachowskis
A landmark of sci-fi cinema
Rated 8.6/10 by 1,127,661 viewers
Runtime of 136 minutes
Gallery
Frequently asked
Who directed The Matrix?
The Matrix was directed by The Wachowskis and released in 1999.
What genre is The Matrix?
It is a sci-fi film — one of the most acclaimed of its kind in the Top 1000 collection.
How long is The Matrix?
The film runs approximately 136 minutes.
Is The Matrix worth watching?
With a 8.6/10 rating from 1,127,661 viewers, it is widely considered essential viewing.
Ready to dive deeper?
Head to IMDb for full cast & crew, trivia, reviews and streaming options for The Matrix.
View on IMDbOpens the official source in a new tab.
Related Films
All moviesSci-Fi 8.9
Blade Runner 2049
2017 · Denis Villeneuve
Blade Runner 2049
2017 · Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi 8.6
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968 · Stanley Kubrick
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968 · Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi 8.4
Inception
2010 · Christopher Nolan
Inception
2010 · Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi 7.9
Back to the Future
1985 · Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future
1985 · Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi 7.8
Interstellar
2014 · Christopher Nolan
Interstellar
2014 · Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi 7.8
Avatar
2009 · James Cameron
Avatar
2009 · Sci-Fi