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The Matrix Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Fight for the Future Begins

The Matrix

Release Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999

Director: Andy Wachowski Lana Wachowski

Starring: Keanu Reeves Carrie-Anne Moss Laurence Fishburne Hugo Weaving Joe Pantoliano

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells of a computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth. The computers are powered by human beings...
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Who stars in The Matrix – Cast List

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Who is making The Matrix – Crew List

A look at The Matrix behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andy Wachowski last helmed Jupiter Ascending and Speed Racer. The film's writer Andy Wachowski last penned Jupiter Ascending and Cloud Atlas.

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Joel Silver

Production – What we know about the The Matrix

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for sci-fi violence and brief language
Runtime
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Tagline
The Fight for the Future Begins
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Language
English
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The Matrix Release Date: When was the film released?

The Matrix was released in on Wednesday, March 31 , 1999.

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