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Ghost in the Shell 2.0

2008·Movie
1h 25min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The future, technology, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

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People love machines in 2029 A.D.

In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'.
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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell 2.0 legally?

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

1 h 25 min

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Ghost in the Shell 2.0 higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghost in the Shell 2.0 in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghost in the Shell 2.0 use?

Chase-Scene Obstacle CourseTomato in the MirrorBriefcase BlasterShown Their WorkSymbolic Serene SubmersionArc NumberAction GirlGovernment Agency of FictionShout-OutOlder Than They LookDepending on the WriterCall-Backand 202 more

TV Tropes lists 214 storytelling tropes for Ghost in the Shell 2.0, including Chase-Scene Obstacle Course, Tomato in the Mirror, Briefcase Blaster.