Neo, a computer programmer and hacker, has always questioned the reality of the world around him. His suspicions are confirmed when Morpheus, a rebel leader, contacts him and reveals the truth to him. Release date: March 31, 1999 (USA) Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Screenplay: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Sequel: The Matrix Reloaded Box office: 467.2 million USD Distributed by: Warner Bros., Roadshow Entertainment