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Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie

2015·Movie
1h 40min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes–66%
IMDb6.6Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes–66%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The future, technology, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

When a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source.
Cyberpunk ActionTechno-ThrillerEspionage & IntriguePhilosophical ThemesDystopian FutureElite OperativesVisually StunningComplex NarrativeAnime

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuya Nomura, Kazuchika Kise, Satoshi Takabatake
Written by:
Shirow Masamune, Tow Ubukata
Produced by:
Keiji Ota, Ken Okawara
Composed by:
Maaya Sakamoto, Takayuki Yamaguchi, Yasumasa Koyama

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Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie legally?

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Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie?

1 h 40 min

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie?

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What tropes does Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie use?

Brainwashed and CrazyShowing Up ChauvinistsCramming the CoffinGoogling the New AcquaintanceHeavy SleeperInter-Service RivalryDissonant SerenityEvery Car Is a PintoAnachronic OrderPrequelZeerustRoom Full of Crazyand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie, including Brainwashed and Crazy, Showing Up Chauvinists, Cramming the Coffin.