Oppenheimer vs The Matrix — Compare

Comparing Oppenheimer vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.

SpecificationOppenheimerThe Matrix
Overview
Studio Universal Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures
Franchise Standalone The Matrix
Release Date 2023-07-21 1999-03-31
Runtime 180 min 136 min
Certification R R
Genres Biography, Drama, History, Thriller Action, Sci-Fi
Cast & Crew
Director(s)
Lead Cast Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano
Ratings
Critic Rating 8.6/10 8.7/10
Audience Rating
Review Count 0 0
Page Views 59 83
Box Office
Budget $100,000,000 $63,000,000
Worldwide Gross $976,800,000 $467,222,728
Awards 13 14
Streaming
Available On Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, FindEdition Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition
Verdict
Pros Oscar-winning ensemble led by Murphy; Groundbreaking IMAX 65mm cinematography; Ludwig Göransson's viral score; Historica... Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial...
Cons Non-linear structure demands full attention; Three-hour runtime; No depiction of Hiroshima/Nagasaki; Some supporting rol... Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers