Ghost in the Shell
Directed by Mamoru Oshii
- angelm30May 21, 2025A thrilling and narratively complex anime film about the troubles that come with technological advancement, and the potential harm of melding the body with cybernetics. A cautionary tale that in no uncertain terms makes it clear that privacy no longer exists in a technologically advanced society.
- Andre BautzFebruary 19, 2025A very good mix of fantasy and sci-fi. It shows a dystopian, Cyberpunk future. It is visually stunning, fast-paced, but also has quiet moments to linger and enjoy. The story is difficult to follow very quickly in place, but I think that the fact that we are following a special unit also makes it realistic. The picture and sound are still very, very good after all this time.
- Mary Elizabeth EnrileJanuary 12, 2026really great japanese animation. remembered watching ghost in a shell, when i was just a kid,on adult swim cartoon network on cable tv. pretty creepy now that im older, guess Ghost in a shell has more meaning now that im older. really creepy permission to the new age of technology and the rise of artificial intelligence.
- RichardAugust 3, 2025Ghost in the Shell drops you into a rain-soaked, neon-lit future where the lines between human and machine have all but vanished. Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cybernetic agent of Section 9, is chasing down a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master, but the deeper she goes, the more she questions her own identity, memories and what it means to have a soul in a digitized world. The film is packed with atmosphere. Neo-Tokyo feels haunting and alive. It’s not just eye candy, though. The story dives deep into philosophical territory: consciousness, self-awareness, and the cost of technological progress. It’s no surprise this film influenced The Matrix, Ex Machina and a whole generation of sci-fi. That said, it’s not for everyone. The dialogue can get dense, and Motoko’s detached persona makes emotional connection tricky on a first watch. Still, I first saw this on a import DVD and it stuck with me. It’s one of those films that lingers, visually, intellectually, emotionally. If you’re into cerebral sci-fi or just want to see where half of modern cyberpunk got its DNA, this is essential viewing.
Ghost in the Shell Trivia
Ghost in the Shell was released on November 18, 1995.
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 82m.
Ghost in the Shell was produced by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Ken Matsumoto.
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.
The key characters in Ghost in the Shell are Motoko Kusanagi (voice) (Atsuko Tanaka), Batou (voice) (Akio Otsuka), Puppetmaster (voice) (Iemasa Kayumi).
Ghost in the Shell is rated R.
Ghost in the Shell is a Science Fiction, Action, Animation film.
Ghost in the Shell has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Ghost in the Shell had a budget of $3M.
Ghost in the Shell has made $10M at the box office.