Comparing The Breadwinner vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
| Specification | The Breadwinner | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | TriStar Pictures / The Wonder Project | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | — | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-05-29 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 99 min | 136 min |
| Certification | PG | R |
| Genres | Comedy, Family | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Birdie Borria, Charlotte Ann Tucker | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 6.2/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 9 | 80 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $25,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $20,247,080 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 0 | 14 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 99-minute runtime; Nate Bargatze brings his understated comedy style; Mandy Moore and a recognizable supportin... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | The story follows familiar parenting-comedy formulas; Critical reception was weak; The theatrical gross finished below t... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |