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A Glitch in the Matrix

5.420211h 48mMovieDocumentary

Are we in fact living in a simulation? This is the question postulated, wrestled with, and ultimately argued for through archival footage, compelling interviews with real people shrouded in digital avatars, and a collection of cases from some of our most iconoclastic figures in contemporary culture.

DirectorRodney Ascher
WriterRodney Ascher
ProducersRoss Girard·Colin Frederick

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Dox Amazon ChannelDox Amazon ChannelMagnolia Selects Amazon ChannelMagnolia Selects Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
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Cast · Directed by Rodney Ascher

NBNick Bostrom
Nick Bostrom
Self
JC
Joshua Cooke
Self
ED
Erik Davis
Self
PDPhilip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick
Self (archive footage)
PG
Paul Gude
Self
ALAlex Levine
Alex Levine
Self
LM
Laeo Mystwood
Self
JO
Jesse Orion
Self

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A Glitch in the Matrix — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Glitch in the Matrix?

A Glitch in the Matrix is streaming on Dox, Magnolia Selects and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Glitch in the Matrix on Netflix?

No, A Glitch in the Matrix is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Dox and Magnolia Selects.

Is A Glitch in the Matrix on Amazon Prime Video?

A Glitch in the Matrix isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Glitch in the Matrix for free?

A Glitch in the Matrix is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.