Ghost in the Shell (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, Ghost in the Shell is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Rupert Sanders, running about 107 minutes. “There's nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
Who’s in it. Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi, Takeshi Kitano as Chief Daisuke Aramaki, Michael Pitt as Kuze / Hideo and Pilou Asbæk as Batou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ghost in the Shell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $169.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium 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 (2017)?
- In US, Ghost in the Shell is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
- Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk and Chin Han.
- When was Ghost in the Shell released?
- Ghost in the Shell was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.