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The Matrix 8.7/10

Young Washington 6.1/10

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Comparing The Matrix vs Young Washington. The Matrix leads on expert rating.

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1999 136 min 5

8.7/10

Action, Sci-Fi

2026 122 min 19

6.1/10

History, Drama, War

Specification	The Matrix	Young Washington

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

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

Critic Rating	8.7/10	6.1/10
Audience Rating	—	—
Review Count	0	0
Page Views	5	19

Budget	$63,000,000	$20,000,000
Worldwide Gross	$467,222,728	$20,847,688
Awards	14	2

Available On	Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition	Theaters, FindEdition

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...