Movie

The Matrix

1999 • R

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no significant LGBTQ+ characters or relationships depicted in the film.

Language

moderate — The movie uses some strong language, including occasional profanity, but it is not pervasive.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include existential questions about reality, control, freedom vs. oppression, and war against machines which introduce moral complexity and philosophical ideas.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film contains scenes with unsettling, tense atmosphere, including surreal/psychological moments and some intense chase and fight sequences that may be frightening to younger viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Romantic tension and kissing appear but there is no explicit sexual content or nudity.

Substance Use

none — There is no depiction or mention of drug or alcohol use in the film.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The Matrix contains frequent, intense sequences of stylized gunfights, martial arts combat, and some graphic injury and deaths, often portrayed in an exaggerated but sometimes realistic manner.