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Ghost in the Shell

2017·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic526.7Rotten Tomatoes42%51%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

There's nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.

In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
Cyberpunk Visual FeastHollywood Adaptation ControversyHigh-Octane Action Sci-FiIdentity and Consciousness ThemesStylized Neon AestheticsHomage to Anime ClassicPhilosophical Tech-NoirSpectacle Over Substance

Crew

Directed by:
Rupert Sanders
Written by:
Ehren Kruger, Jamie Moss, William Wheeler
Produced by:
Avi Arad, Steven Paul, Maguy R. Cohen
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Clint Mansell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ghost in the Shell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Ghost in the Shell streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Ghost in the Shell okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Ghost in the Shell use?

Out of FocusTested on HumansBookendsArc WordsStatic Role, Exchangeable CharacterGas Mask MooksThe Smurfette PrincipleBriefcase BlasterPowered by a Forsaken ChildSuper Window JumpAdaptation DistillationPrivate Military Contractorsand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Out of Focus, Tested on Humans, and Bookends.