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The Matrix

Hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) is drawn into a burgeoning underground rebellion against the machines that enslave humanity, in the hugely influential action sci-fi.

Science Fiction 1999 136 mins

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Overview

Set in a dystopian future where humanity is controlled by artificially intelligent beings, hacker Neo (Reeves) is drawn into a burgeoning underground rebellion against the machines, led by the mysterious Morpheus (Fishburne) and his gang. A unique meld of influences, from cyberpunk to anime, The Matrix encapsulates the cinema of the 1990s in its breaking of formal and thematic ground.

Featuring

Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano

Genres

Science Fiction

Certificate

Contains strong fantasy violence

Country

USA

Language

English

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