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Ghost in the Shell

1995Movie1 h 23 minNR

Animation
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic768.5Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

A philosophical, awe-inspiring action movie about the future and technology, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

It found a voice... now it needs a body.

In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.

Feels like

  • Cyberpunk Noir
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Identity Crisis
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Techno-Thriller
  • Existential Dread
  • Iconic Score
  • Mature Anime
  • Dense World-Building

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Oshii
Written by
Kazunori Ito
Produced by
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Yoshimasa Mizuo
Music by
Kenji Kawai

Everyone

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Facts

November 18, 1995 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
November 18, 1995
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Battle Discretion Shot, Powered by a Forsaken Child, Multinational Team +9

  • Battle Discretion Shot
  • Powered by a Forsaken Child
  • Multinational Team
  • Moody Trailer Cover Song
  • Neck Snap
  • Badass Boast
  • Quick Draw
  • Assassin Outclassin'
  • Scenery Porn
  • Made of Iron
  • Bottomless Magazines
  • The Smurfette Principle

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Ghost in the Shell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell?

HooplaFandango at Home FreePlexMovieSphere+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Ghost in the Shell streams on MovieSphere+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, 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 30 other countries.

Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 76).

Is there a sequel to Ghost in the Shell?

  1. Ghost in the Shell (1995)
  2. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004).

Can I half-watch Ghost in the Shell?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Was Ghost in the Shell a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

Is Ghost in the Shell in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Ghost in the Shell use?

Battle Discretion ShotPowered by a Forsaken ChildMultinational TeamMoody Trailer Cover SongNeck SnapBadass BoastQuick DrawAssassin Outclassin'Scenery PornMade of IronBottomless MagazinesThe Smurfette Principleand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Battle Discretion Shot, Powered by a Forsaken Child, and Multinational Team.