Ghost in the Shell fingerprintStunning style, high energy, light on feelings.
Epic and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Awe-inspiring and melancholic
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, technology, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Epic and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Ghost in the Shell is epic, tense, and thrilling.
Awe-inspiring and melancholic
Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring and melancholic.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
The future, technology, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the future, technology, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, storytelling, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and editing stand out.
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Ghost in the Shell 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 Hoopla, 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.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and disturbing imagery.
1 h 23 min
Ghost in the Shell runs 1 h 23 min.
Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Ghost in the Shell much the same way.
Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom.
+57GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghost in the Shell in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Ghost in the Shell, including Battle Discretion Shot, Powered by a Forsaken Child, Multinational Team.
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