The Matrix (1999)
Audiences love it.
The FilmyChill Score combines audience ratings and critics' reception, and updates twice a day. No studio or platform can pay for a score. How the score works
The Matrix is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Matrix sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 28,848 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 16m on it?
2h 16m of English action, leaning science fiction. With 28,823 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.3/10 that holds up over 28,823 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 16m |
| Watch with family? | 14A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lana Wachowski
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 28, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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