Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2004, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is a drama, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 100 minutes. “When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
Who’s in it. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence stars Akio Otsuka as Batou (voice), Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Togusa (voice) and Tamio Ohki as Section 9 Department Chief Aramaki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence worth watching?
- Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
- Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence stars Akio Otsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Koichi Yamadera, Tamio Ohki and Yutaka Nakano.
- When was Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence released?
- Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.