The Matrix (1999) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1999 · Film · ★ 8.2

The Matrix poster

Released in 1999, The Matrix is an action and science-fiction film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 136 minutes. “The fight for the future begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. The 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, The 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 États-Unis you can stream it on YouTube TV, VIX and ViX Premium Amazon Channel and 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 The Matrix page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Matrix tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Matrix (1999)?
In États-Unis, The Matrix is available to stream on YouTube TV, VIX and ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and 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 The Matrix worth watching?
The 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 The Matrix?
The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano.
When was The Matrix released?
The Matrix was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.