1999 · 136 min · R

The Matrix

Name: The Matrix
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1999
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster

Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski · Action, Science Fiction

The Matrix (1999) is a Action film, directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski set during the near future and the far future. It runs 136 minutes and is rated R.

A post apocalyptic, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety, identity, and survival run throughout.

Composer

Don Davis

Cinematography

Bill Pope

Cast

Keanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossHugo WeavingGloria FosterJoe PantolianoMarcus ChongJulian Arahanga

The world of this film

Setting

Urban Underground Off World

When

Near Future Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise

Post Apocalyptic

Themes

technology/AI anxietyIdentitySurvival

Tone

TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

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Premise & themes

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