Comparing The Matrix vs Young Washington. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Matrix | Young Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures | Angel Studios |
| Franchise | The Matrix | Young George Washington |
| Release Date | 1999-03-31 | 2026-07-03 |
| Runtime | 136 min | 122 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 |
| Genres | Action, Sci-Fi | History, Drama, War, Biography, Action |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano | William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 13 | 21 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $63,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $467,222,728 | $20,847,688 |
| Awards | 14 | 2 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... | Clear big-screen focus on battlefield stakes; Strong central performance from William Franklyn-Miller; Veteran cast brin... |
| Cons | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers | Critical reception is mixed (61% Tomatometer); A conventional biography structure can feel familiar; Less room for surpr... |