

The Animatrix
“Free your mind.”
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.
Where to watch The Animatrix in United States
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Where is The Animatrix streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Animatrix
The Animatrix is a 2003 English-language animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Mahiro Maeda. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Animatrix was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, and Silver Pictures and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on May 9, 2003, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $68 million worldwide.
- Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Mahiro Maeda
- Writers
- Shinichiro Watanabe, Koji Morimoto, Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Release date
- May 9, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $68 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures
The Animatrix cast & crew
The Animatrix was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Mahiro Maeda and written by Shinichiro Watanabe, Koji Morimoto, and Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
The cast features 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), and John DiMaggio as Crew Man ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser ("Program") (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Davis and it was produced by Hiroaki Takeuchi and Lilly Wachowski.
Is The Animatrix worth watching?
The Animatrix holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,785 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation and science fiction, The Animatrix is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Animatrix
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Cast of The Animatrix

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")

Rick Gomez
Pilot ("Final Flight of Osiris")

Tara Strong
Crew Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Nurse ("World Record") / Misha ("Beyond")

Bette Ford
Old Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris")

Julia Fletcher
The Instructor ("The Second Renaissance Part I & II") / Narrator ("World Record")
The Animatrix — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Animatrix in United States?
The Animatrix is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Animatrix in?
The Animatrix is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Animatrix?
The Animatrix runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Animatrix rated?
The Animatrix is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,785 ratings.











