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The Matrix

First worldwide release
March 31, 1999
Score
8.3 / 10
Length
2h 16m
Language
EN
ActionScience Fiction
🎬 Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski 🌟 Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster

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.

Trailer
Release Rollout

The Matrix opened first in Canada and United States on March 31, 1999. The rollout continued across 53 countries, finishing in Vietnam on December 17, 2021. A digital release followed on January 7, 2016.

Release Dates by Country
CanadaMar 31, 1999
LSMar 31, 1999
United StatesMar 31, 1999
AustraliaApr 8, 1999
New ZealandApr 8, 1999
SingaporeApr 22, 1999
MalaysiaMay 6, 1999
SwitzerlandMay 7, 1999
DenmarkMay 7, 1999
ItalyMay 7, 1999
EGMay 15, 1999
South KoreaMay 15, 1999
Hong KongMay 20, 1999
BrazilMay 21, 1999
ColombiaMay 21, 1999
MexicoMay 21, 1999
ThailandMay 21, 1999
NUMay 26, 1999
PhilippinesMay 26, 1999
TaiwanJun 4, 1999
KWJun 9, 1999
ArgentinaJun 10, 1999
United KingdomJun 11, 1999
IrelandJun 11, 1999
CyprusJun 17, 1999
GermanyJun 17, 1999
NetherlandsJun 17, 1999
FranceJun 23, 1999
IsraelJun 24, 1999
SpainJun 25, 1999
ISJun 25, 1999
PortugalJun 25, 1999
IndonesiaJul 3, 1999
BelgiumJul 7, 1999
FinlandJul 9, 1999
NorwayJul 9, 1999
BDJul 14, 1999
SwedenJul 14, 1999
EstoniaJul 16, 1999
UYJul 30, 1999
Czech RepublicAug 5, 1999
HungaryAug 5, 1999
SlovakiaAug 5, 1999
PolandAug 13, 1999
SloveniaAug 19, 1999
GreeceAug 20, 1999
CroatiaAug 26, 1999
AustriaSep 3, 1999
BulgariaSep 3, 1999
TurkeySep 3, 1999
RomaniaSep 10, 1999
IndiaSep 11, 1999
JapanSep 11, 1999
RSSep 11, 1999
RussiaOct 14, 1999
ChinaJan 14, 2000
LithuaniaApr 21, 2000
UkraineJul 25, 2019
South AfricaDec 8, 2021
ChileDec 9, 2021
GEDec 9, 2021
KZDec 9, 2021
PYDec 9, 2021
VietnamDec 17, 2021
PESep 19, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Matrix come out?

The Matrix was released on March 31, 1999.

When does The Matrix come out in United States?

The Matrix was released in United States on March 31, 1999.

When does The Matrix come out in United Kingdom?

The Matrix was released in United Kingdom on June 11, 1999.

When does The Matrix come out in India?

The Matrix was released in India on September 11, 1999.

When does The Matrix come out in Germany?

The Matrix was released in Germany on June 17, 1999.

When will The Matrix be available on streaming or digital?

The Matrix became available on digital platforms on January 7, 2016.

Who directed The Matrix?

The Matrix was directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski.

How long is The Matrix?

The Matrix has a runtime of 2h 16m.

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