Matrix (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 8.2

Released in 1999, Matrix is an action and science-fiction film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 136 minutes. “Glaube das Unglaubliche.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Der Hacker Neo wird übers Internet von einer geheimnisvollen Untergrund-Organisation kontaktiert. Der Kopf der Gruppe – der gesuchte Terrorist Morpheus – weiht ihn in ein entsetzliches Geheimnis ein: Die Realität, wie wir sie erleben, ist nur eine Scheinwelt. In Wahrheit werden die Menschen längst von einer unheimlichen virtuellen Macht beherrscht – der „Matrix“, deren Agenten Neo bereits im Visier haben …
Who’s in it. Matrix stars Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson / Neo, Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity and Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Matrix sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $463.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matrix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matrix tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Matrix (1999)?
- In USA, Matrix is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Matrix worth watching?
- Matrix holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science-fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matrix?
- Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano.
- When was Matrix released?
- Matrix was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.
