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The Drama
The Matrix
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Comparing The Drama vs The Matrix. The Matrix leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Drama
8.2/10Romance, Black Comedy, Drama
The Matrix
8.7/10Action, Sci-Fi
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| Specification | The Drama | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Square Peg / A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | — | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-04-03 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 105 min | 136 min |
| Certification | — | R |
| Genres | Romance, Black Comedy, Drama | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Critic Rating | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 29 | 91 |
| Budget | $28,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $123,000,000 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 0 | 14 |
| Available On | HBO Max, Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Pros | Confirmed 105-minute runtime; Strong performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson; Distinctive uncomfortable black-com... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | The central revelation is deliberately provocative and divisive; The film's uncomfortable tone may frustrate viewers exp... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |
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