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Ghost in the Shell 2.0

2008Movie1 h 25 min

Animation
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

Summary

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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  • Date night
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  • Teens

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Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Oshii
Written by
Shirow Masamune, Kazunori Ito
Music by
Kenji Kawai

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Facts

July 12, 2008 · 1 h 25 min · Violence

Released
July 12, 2008
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation, Crime, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Chase-Scene Obstacle Course, Tomato in the Mirror, Briefcase Blaster +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell 2.0?"

Questions about Ghost in the Shell 2.0

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Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

PlexKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Can I half-watch Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Chase-Scene Obstacle Course, Tomato in the Mirror, and Briefcase Blaster.