Comparing The Matrix vs The Dark Knight vs Interstellar. The Dark Knight leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Matrix | The Dark Knight | Interstellar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures |
| Franchise | The Matrix | The Dark Knight Trilogy | Standalone |
| Release Date | 1999-03-31 | 2008-07-18 | 2014-11-07 |
| Runtime | 136 min | 152 min | 169 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 | PG-13 |
| Genres | Action, Sci-Fi | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano | Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman | Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 8.7/10 | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $63,000,000 | $185,000,000 | $165,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $467,222,728 | $1,008,305,024 | $774,700,000 |
| Awards | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... | Heath Ledger's legendary Joker; Grounded, intelligent screenplay; IMAX-scale action set pieces; Hans Zimmer's iconic sco... | Groundbreaking black hole visuals; McConaughey's emotional performance; Hans Zimmer's iconic score; Kip Thorne's scienti... |
| Cons | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers | Rachel Dawes recasting may jar fans; Some dialogue-heavy exposition; Two-Face arc feels compressed in final act | Some dialogue intentionally inaudible; Sentimental third act divides viewers; Complex science may overwhelm some; 169-mi... |