Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie is an animation and science fiction film directed by Kazuchika Kise, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source.
Who’s in it. Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie stars Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Kenichirou Matsuda as Batou (voice), Kazuya Nakai as Borma (voice) and Ikkyu Juku as Daisuke Aramaki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015)?
- In US, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie worth watching?
- Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie?
- Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie stars Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichirou Matsuda, Kazuya Nakai, Ikkyu Juku and Kenji Nojima.
- When was Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie released?
- Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.