The Matrix (1999)
0.1356Canon Score · ranked #200 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #200
Every list on which The Matrix appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #22 / 100 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #39 / 500 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #44 / 100 |
| Total Film 100 Greatest (2005) | Editorial list | #63 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #123 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #401 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #758 / 1041 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |