The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film directed by the Wachowskis. Keanu Reeves stars as Neo, a computer programmer who discovers that the world he knows is a simulated reality created by machines. The film explores themes of reality, identity, and the nature of existence. The Matrix was a groundbreaking film that revolutionized visual effects and action filmmaking. It spawned two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both of which also starred Reeves.