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The Animatrix

Directed by Peter Chung & Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Takeshi Koike & Mahiro Maeda & Koji Morimoto & Shinichiro Watanabe & Andrew R. Jones · 2003 ·

Short answer

Is The Animatrix worth watching?

Yes. The Animatrix (2003) earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss , Clayton Watson , Pamela Adlon , Melinda Clarke , John DiMaggio , Kevin Michael Richardson , Tom Kenny , Rick Gomez , Tara Strong
Country
Japan
Language
English

Also known as Animatrix アニマトリックス 애니매트릭스 黑客帝国动画版 駭客任務立體動畫特集 เจาะจินตนาการทะลุโลก

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 76% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, sci-fi pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Animatrix worth watching?

    Yes — The Animatrix earns a 76% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation, sci-fi pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Anthology anime expanding the Matrix mythos — Reeves’ Neo appears across the linked short-film universe.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    The Animatrix: frequently asked questions

    Is The Animatrix worth watching?

    Yes. The Animatrix (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 76%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is The Animatrix?

    The Animatrix runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

    What is The Animatrix rated?

    The Animatrix is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Animatrix?

    The Animatrix is directed by Peter Chung & Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Takeshi Koike & Mahiro Maeda & Koji Morimoto & Shinichiro Watanabe & Andrew R. Jones and stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson, Pamela Adlon, Melinda Clarke.

    What is the Metascore for The Animatrix?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Animatrix is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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