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The Matrix

1999 · 136 min · R
Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Action, Science Fiction
“Believe the unbelievable.”

The Matrix (1999) is a action, science fiction film directed by Lana Wachowski. On Plot-hole, players averaged 4.8/5, with 100% solving the puzzle and 0% failing it, making it the #106 very easyest puzzle of 110 in the archive. 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.

8.7
IMDb
83%
Rotten Tomatoes
73
Metacritic
8.2
TMDB
Plot-hole Difficulty: Very Easy
4.8/5
Avg Score
100%
Solved
0%
Failed
14
Players
#106
Difficulty Rank

The Plot-hole Puzzle

Puzzle #7 · March 26, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
Humanity lives in a simulated reality without knowing it.
The Character (Clue 4)
A computer hacker feels something is wrong with the world.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He is offered the truth and joins a rebellion against the machines.
The Twist (Clue 2)
He can dodge bullets and download skills directly into his brain.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Keanu Reeves chooses the red pill.
The Matrix

Cast

Keanu Reeves as NeoLaurence Fishburne as MorpheusCarrie-Anne Moss as TrinityHugo Weaving as Agent SmithGloria Foster as OracleJoe Pantoliano as CypherMarcus Chong as TankJulian Arahanga as Apoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Matrix hard to guess on Plot-hole?
The Matrix had an average score of 4.8/5. 100% of players solved it, while 0% failed — a very easy puzzle.
Who directed The Matrix?
The Matrix was directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski.
Who stars in The Matrix?
The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga.
What genre is The Matrix?
The Matrix is listed under Action, Science Fiction.
Where does The Matrix rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
The Matrix ranks #106 of 110 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).
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