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#2 of 1999

The Matrix (1999)

1999 · 136 minutes · Directed by The Wachowskis
IMDb rating8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Box office gross$473.3M

Synopsis

In an unnamed city in 1999, Thomas Anderson, a computer programmer known as "Neo" in hacking circles, investigates the mystery of the "Matrix", bringing him to the attention of hacker Trinity. She tells him that Morpheus can answer Neo's questions.

Starring

Keanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossHugo WeavingJoe Pantoliano
Box office
$473.3 million
Budget
$63 million
IMDb votes
2,291,379

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