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The Animatrix (2003)

“Free your mind.”

7.2/10 · 1,852 votes 1h 42m nr Science-fictionAnimation

#28 of 156 films from 2003 #245 of 1134 in science-fiction

Directed by Andrew R. Jones, Kōji Morimoto, Peter Chung · Written by Kōji Morimoto, Peter Chung, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Shinichiro Watanabe

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Overview

Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

Cast

Keanu Reevesas Neo ("Kid's Story") (voice)
Carrie-Anne Mossas Trinity ("Kid's Story" and "A Detective Story") (voice)
Clayton Watsonas The Kid ("Kid's Story") (voice)
Pamela Adlonas Jue ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Manabu ("Beyond") (voice)
Melinda Clarkeas Alexa ("Matriculated") (voice)
John DiMaggioas Crew Man ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser ("Program") (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardsonas Thadeus ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Cop ("Kid's Story") / Agent #2 ("World Record")
Tom Kennyas Operator ("Final Flight of Osiris")
Rick Gomezas Pilot ("Final Flight of Osiris")
Tara Strongas Crew Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Nurse ("World Record") / Misha ("Beyond")
Bette Fordas Old Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris")
Julia Fletcheras The Instructor ("The Second Renaissance Part I & II") / Narrator ("World Record")
Dane A. Davisas 01 Versatran Spokesman ("The Second Renaissance Part I & II")
Debi Derryberryas Kid ("The Second Renaissance Part I & II")

Facts

Release dateMay 9, 2003
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresScience-fiction, Animation
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$68,000,000 (13.6× budget)
IMDbtt0328832

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MemoriesMemories1995 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 53m

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Questions

How long is The Animatrix?
The Animatrix runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is The Animatrix worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,852 votes, which places it #28 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 83%) and #245 among 1134 science-fiction titles.
Who directed The Animatrix?
The Animatrix was directed by Andrew R. Jones, Kōji Morimoto, Peter Chung. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Memories (1995).
Who stars in The Animatrix?
Keanu Reeves as Neo ("Kid's Story") (voice); Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity ("Kid's Story" and "A Detective Story") (voice); Clayton Watson as The Kid ("Kid's Story") (voice); Pamela Adlon as Jue ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Manabu ("Beyond") (voice); Melinda Clarke as Alexa ("Matriculated") (voice); John DiMaggio as Crew Man ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser ("Program") (voice).
What is The Animatrix rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Animatrix?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14610.

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