The Animatrix (2003)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,731 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Science Fiction
Released: 2003-05-09
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch The Animatrix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
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.
The Animatrix parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Animatrix is an adult-oriented anime anthology set in the Matrix universe, featuring cyberpunk violence and dystopian themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Anthology includes martial arts combat, war between humans and machines, and dystopian post-apocalyptic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Koji Morimoto
Cast
- 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)
- John DiMaggio as Crew Man ("Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser ("Program") (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Thadeus ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Cop ("Kid's Story") / Agent #2 ("World Record")
- Tom Kenny as Operator ("Final Flight of Osiris")
- Rick Gomez as Pilot ("Final Flight of Osiris")
- Tara Strong as Crew Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris") / Nurse ("World Record") / Misha ("Beyond")
The Animatrix FAQ
Is The Animatrix good?
The Animatrix has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Animatrix?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Animatrix OK for kids?
The Animatrix is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Animatrix is an adult-oriented anime anthology set in the Matrix universe, featuring cyberpunk violence and dystopian themes.
What movies are like The Animatrix?
If you liked The Animatrix, try South Park: Joining the Panderverse, Summer Wars, Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie and Ghost in the Shell.