Ghost in the Shell (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1995, Ghost in the Shell is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 82 minutes. “It found a voice... Now it needs a body.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ghost in the Shell stars Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Akio Otsuka as Batou (voice), Iemasa Kayumi as Puppetmaster (voice) and Koichi Yamadera as Togusa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Ghost in the Shell has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $515.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost in the Shell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost in the Shell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell (1995)?
- In US, Ghost in the Shell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?
- Ghost in the Shell holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera and Yutaka Nakano.
- When was Ghost in the Shell released?
- Ghost in the Shell was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.