The Animatrix (2003) Sci-Fi Action Adventure Animation
The Animatrix (2003) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jun 03, 2003 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Animation | Runtime 1h 42m
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The Animatrix Plot Synopsis:
Anthology of nine short anime (Japanese animation) films tied in to the 1999 blockbuster "The Matrix" and its sequels. "Final Flight of the Osiris": The crew of the hovercraft Osiris attempt to warn their city of an imminent attack. "The Second Renaissance, Parts 1 & 2": The story behind the war between man and the machines, how mankind scorched the sky, and the creation of the Matrix. "Kid's Story": A teenager is contacted by Neo, and manages to escape the Matrix. "Program": Two warriors battle in a samurai training simulation when one decides to betray his crewmates and re-enter the Matrix. "World Record": A champion sprinter manages to break free of the Matrix by sheer physical effort during a record attempt. "Beyond": A young girl searching for her cat discovers a haunted house caused by a glitch in the system. "A Detective Story": Private investigator Ash tracks a hacker named Trinity through the looking glass. "Matriculated": A group of humans capture a machine scout and insert it into a 'human matrix'.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The Animatrix is a collection of several animated short films, detailing the backstory of the "Matrix" universe, and the original war between man and machines which led to the creation of the Matrix.
Tagline: Free your mind.
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The Animatrix Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2003 (more 2003 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 102 minutes / Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Animation
Directors: Peter Chung, Andrew R. Jones, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Takeshi Koike, Mahiro Maeda
Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Adlon, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, Rick Gomez … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 03, 2003Awards: 2
Nominations: 4
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Animatrix Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 03, 2003
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The Animatrix (2003) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Animatrix Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Michael Richardson | ... | Thadeus (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") / Cop (segment "Kid''s Story") / Agent #2 (segment "World Record") (voice) |
| Pamela Adlon | ... | Jue (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") / Manabu (segment "Beyond") (voice) |
| John DiMaggio | ... | Crew Man (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") / Kaiser (segment "Program") (voice) |
| Tom Kenny | ... | Operator (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") (voice) |
| Rick Gomez | ... | Pilot (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") (voice) |
| Tara Strong | ... | Crew Woman (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") / Nurse (segment "World Record") / Misha (segment "Beyond") (voice) |
| Bette Ford | ... | Old Woman (segment "Final Flight of the Osiris") (voice) |
| Julia Fletcher | ... | The Instructor (segments "The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II") / Narrator (segment "World Record") / Townsperson (segment "Beyond") (voice) |
| Dane A. Davis | ... | 01 Versatran Spokesman (segment "The Second Renaissance, Part II") (voice) (as Dane Davis) |
| Debi Derryberry | ... | Kid (segment "The Second Renaissance, Part II") (voice) |
| Jill Talley | ... | Mother (segments "The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II") / Townsperson (segment "Beyond") (voice) |
| Dwight Schultz | ... | Townspeople / Policeman / Exterminators (segment "Beyond") / Nonaka (segment "Matriculated") (segments "The Second Renaissance, Part I & II") (voice) |
| James Arnold Taylor | ... | Ash (segment "A Detective Story") / Raul (segment "Matriculated") / Miscellaneous Voices (segments "The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II" - "Kid''s Story") (voice) |
| Clayton Watson | ... | Michael Karl ''The Kid'' Popper (segment "Kid''s Story") (voice) |
| Keanu Reeves | ... | Neo (segment "Kid''s Story") (voice) |
| Carrie-Anne Moss | ... | Trinity (segments "Kid''s Story" and "A Detective Story") (voice) |
| John DeMita | ... | Teacher (segment "Kid''s Story") (voice) |
| Hedy Burress | ... | Cis (segment "Program") / Yoko (segment "Beyond") (voice) |
| Phil LaMarr | ... | Duo (segment "Program") (voice) |
| Victor Williams | ... | Dan (segment "World Record") (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kevin Michael Richardson (b. October 25, 1964) – Thadeus (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") / Cop (segment \"Kid''s Story\") / Agent #2 (segment \"World Record\") (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Kevin Michael Puritan | Kevin M. Richards | Kevin Michael Richards | Kevin M. Richardson | Kevin My-Kill Richardson | Kevin M Richardson | Kevin N. Richardson | Kevin R. Richardson | Kevin Richardson | Scary Black Guy Richardson | Keven M. Richerdson - Pamela Adlon (b. July 9, 1966) – Jue (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") / Manabu (segment \"Beyond\") (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: Pamela S. Adlon | Pamela Segall Adlon | Pam Adlon | Pamela Aldon | Pam Seagall | Pamela Segal | Pam Segal | Pamela Segall | Pamella Segall | Pam Segall | Pamela Segall-Adlon | Pamela Segall-Aldon | Pam Siegal - John DiMaggio (b. September 4, 1968) – Crew Man (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") / Kaiser (segment \"Program\") (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: John De Maggio | Johnny Dee | John DiImaggio | Jon DiMaggio | John Dimaggio - Tom Kenny (b. July 13, 1962) – Operator (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Tom Kenney | Thomas J. Kenny | Tom J. Kenny | Tomcat Kenny - Rick Gomez (b. June 1, 1972) – Pilot (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: R.H. Gomez - Tara Strong (b. February 12, 1973) – Crew Woman (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") / Nurse (segment \"World Record\") / Misha (segment \"Beyond\") (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Tara Charandoff | Tara Chardenoff | Tara Chareandoff | Tara Charendoff | Tara Charendoff-Strong | Tara Carlton's Friend - Bette Ford – Old Woman (segment \"Final Flight of the Osiris\") (voice)
- Julia Fletcher (b. November 2, 1956) – The Instructor (segments \"The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II\") / Narrator (segment \"World Record\") / Townsperson (segment \"Beyond\") (voice)
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Julia De Mita | Julia DeMita | Julia Demita | Julia Dimita - Dane A. Davis – 01 Versatran Spokesman (segment \"The Second Renaissance, Part II\") (voice) (as Dane Davis)
- Debi Derryberry (b. September 27, 1960) – Kid (segment \"The Second Renaissance, Part II\") (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 4' 11" (1.5 m)
Also known as: Debi Derriberry | Debi Derribery | Debbie Derryberry | Debbi Derryberry | Debby Derryberry | Dee Dee Green | Dee Dee Greene | Hunter Swan | Sue Swan | Liza West - Jill Talley (b. December 19, 1962) – Mother (segments \"The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II\") / Townsperson (segment \"Beyond\") (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Jill Talley Kenny | Jill Kenny | Jill Talley-Kenny - Dwight Schultz (b. November 24, 1947) – Townspeople / Policeman / Exterminators (segment \"Beyond\") / Nonaka (segment \"Matriculated\") (segments \"The Second Renaissance, Part I & II\") (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dwight Shultz | Dwight Shultzs - James Arnold Taylor (b. July 22, 1969) – Ash (segment \"A Detective Story\") / Raul (segment \"Matriculated\") / Miscellaneous Voices (segments \"The Second Renaissance, Parts I&II\" - \"Kid''s Story\") (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: James Arnold | Jim Arnold | James A. Taylor | James Taylor | Josh Taylor/James Arnold Taylor - Clayton Watson (b. March 23, 1977) – Michael Karl ''The Kid'' Popper (segment \"Kid''s Story\") (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Keanu Reeves (b. September 2, 1964) – Neo (segment \"Kid''s Story\") (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Norman Kreeves | K.C. Reeves | Keannu Reeves | Chuck Spadina
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