The Animatrix (2003)

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The Animatrix (2003) poster

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.

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Mahiro Maeda, Shinichiro Watanabe, Takeshi Koike, Peter Chung, Koji Morimoto, Andrew R. Jones
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Don Davis, Machine Head, Photek
Editing: Christopher S. Capp
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures, Square USA, STUDIO4℃, Madhouse, D N A
Country: Japan, United States of America, South Korea
Language: English, 日本語
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $68M
Original Language: en

Themes

Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Visions of Future and Technology, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Virtual Reality and Simulation Confusion

Keywords

martial arts, artificial intelligence (a.i.), hacker, virtual reality, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, cyberpunk, adult animation, multiple storylines, alternative reality, matrix, short compilation, anime, action hero, supernatural power

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Animatrix about?
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.
Who directed The Animatrix?
The Animatrix was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Mahiro Maeda, Shinichiro Watanabe, Takeshi Koike, Peter Chung, Koji Morimoto, Andrew R. Jones.
Who stars in The Animatrix?
The Animatrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson, Pamela Adlon, Melinda Clarke, John DiMaggio.
How long is The Animatrix?
The Animatrix has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Animatrix?
The Animatrix is a Animation, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of The Animatrix?
The Animatrix had a budget of $5M.
How much did The Animatrix gross?
The Animatrix grossed $68M worldwide.
Where was The Animatrix produced?
The Animatrix was produced in Japan, United States of America, South Korea.
What are the themes of The Animatrix?
The themes of The Animatrix include: Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Visions of Future and Technology, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Virtual Reality and Simulation Confusion.