Ghost in the Shell
7.997%90%7.9
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.
- Denis ÇerriFebruary 23, 2025This is where anime movies peaked in my opinion. This movie has influenced so many blockbusters like The Matrix, Inception. Everyone should watch this movie and ponder upon its message. Good story, Good action, Good animation.
- Marco ZamudioOctober 25, 2026An honest review of this film. You can tell the amount of work put into this film. To be honest I really think the ending was average (last 5 minutes). I would've done a 3 star as average, but this film is anything but average. Majority of the plot is amazing. So, Do I recommend it? YES, watch it and enjoy it but the ending isn't as great as it could've been
- cultfilmlikerSeptember 24, 2026You can be whoever you wanna be in NEW PORT CITY “Facts are human arrogance. We barely know a fraction.” - Lil Ugly Mane & a ghost Anime Blade Runner Watched at Warren Regal East
- thomasrogers753August 24, 2026I deadass don’t think I’m smart enough to appreciate this film properly, I think I need to watch the sequel and have someone kinda walk me through this to get the most out of it. I will say that it’s definitely a very interesting concept which I am interested in watching more of.
- Alex M CliftonSeptember 12, 2026Nipples
- Daniel AndressMay 10, 2026Still an amazing movie.
- Robbie DarrowSeptember 7, 2026It's all very beautiful, but I'm not sure why the creators felt their philosophical treatise needed pictures and sound.
- rodrigoa196October 29, 2025It is obvious why it should be 5 stars.
- D3LTA L4MBDAOctober 20, 2025You cannot beat the aesthetic design and brilliant execution of this movie. The art is amazing, the story is amazing, the philosophy is amazing, every concept is amazing. If you haven't seen this already, you definitely have to watch it.
- HerrSumsemannAugust 22, 2026Ghost in the Shell has fascinated me since I saw Wamdue Project’s “King of My Castle” video as a kid in 1999. I bought the VHS soon after – but it took me years to truly appreciate it. It’s possibly the greatest sci-fi film ever made. Its elliptical cybercrime story, politics, and philosophy demand real attention. Virtually every line matters. The “kill your darlings” approach leaves room for long, atmospheric sequences and timeless questions whose deliberately ambiguous answers stay with you long after the film ends. Still astonishingly animated, profoundly philosophical, and arguably more relevant today than ever. The manga and Science SARU’s new series make the story more accessible, but it’s Mamoru Oshii’s restraint that makes this film so powerful. Essential viewing, and absolutely worth revisiting.
- 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.
- CubaneJuly 25, 2026Beautiful ambient soundtrack, legendary animation, and themes that are more prescient now than ever before. It's a genre defining anime. For now we see only a reflection as in the mirror; then we shall see face to face.
- Skweezy KayJuly 4, 2026A masterpiece.
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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 Ken Iyadomi, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Matsumoto, Yoshimasa Mizuo.
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 Not Rated.
Ghost in the Shell is a Science Fiction, Anime, Animation film.
Ghost in the Shell has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.
Ghost in the Shell had a budget of $3M.
Ghost in the Shell has made $10M at the box office.