The Animatrix movie poster

The Animatrix

2003 · 1h 42m · Released

NR Animation, Science Fiction

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
7.3 IMDb
78% Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Animatrix

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Trailer
Remastered & Extended Trailer

Top cast and crew

Kōji Morimoto Director
Peter Chung Director
Keanu Reeves Neo ("Kid's Story") (voice)
Carrie-Anne Moss Trinity ("Kid's Story" and "A Detective Story") (voice)
Clayton Watson The Kid ("Kid's Story") (voice)
Pamela Adlon Jue ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Manabu ("Beyond") (voice)
Melinda Clarke Alexa ("Matriculated") (voice)
John DiMaggio Crew Man ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser ("Program") (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson Thadeus ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Cop ("Kid's Story") / Agent #2 ("World Record")
Tom Kenny Operator ("Final Flight of Osiris")
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Frequently asked questions about The Animatrix

Where can I watch The Animatrix in the United States?

The Animatrix is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Animatrix?

The Animatrix scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, and 78% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who stars in The Animatrix?

The Animatrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson, Pamela Adlon, and Melinda Clarke. Kōji Morimoto is the director and Peter Chung is the director.

How long is The Animatrix?

The Animatrix runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).

When did The Animatrix come out?

The Animatrix was released on May 9, 2003.

Which studio made The Animatrix?

The Animatrix was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, and Silver Pictures in Japan, the United States, and South Korea.

What was the budget for The Animatrix?

The Animatrix was made on a budget of $5,000,000.

How much did The Animatrix make at the box office?

The Animatrix grossed $68,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.

What languages is The Animatrix in?

The Animatrix is in English and Japanese, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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