The Matrix
“Believe the unbelievable.”
Synopsis
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
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Matt Doran
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Belinda McClory
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 22, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$63M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$463.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.36x
+$400.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Original Score
- Don Davis
- Original Title
- The Matrix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $63M
- Worldwide Gross
- $463.5M
- Production Studios
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho II Film Partnership, Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Don Davis
Bill Pope, Ross Emery
Zach Staenberg
Joel Silver, Andrew Mason, Bruce Berman, Barrie M. Osborne, Erwin Stoff
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Kym Barrett
Costume Design
Joel Silver
Producer
Bill Pope
Director of Photography
Zach Staenberg
Editor
Don Davis
Original Music Composer
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
John Gaeta
Visual Effects Supervisor
Janek Sirrs
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dion Lam
Stunt Coordinator
Lana Wachowski
Director
Lana Wachowski
Writer
Lilly Wachowski
Writer
Lilly Wachowski
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Matrix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Matrix about?
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
Who directed The Matrix?
The Matrix was directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski.
Who stars in The Matrix?
The principal cast of The Matrix includes Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster.
When was The Matrix released and how long is it?
The Matrix was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Matrix?
The Matrix had a reported production budget of $63M and grossed $463.5M at the worldwide box office (7.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Matrix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Matrix was composed by Don Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Matrix?
The Matrix holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).