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Ghost in the Shell

NR19951h 23mMamoru Oshii
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 76

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"It found a voice... now it needs a body."

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.

ActionAnimationScience Fiction
AndroidMan Vs MachineArtificial Intelligence (a.i.)Computer VirusCyborgDystopiaImplantatFugitiveFemale ProtagonistCyberpunk

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost in the Shell (1995) 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 stars in Ghost in the Shell?

Ghost in the Shell stars Atsuko Tanaka (Motoko Kusanagi (voice)), Akio Otsuka (Batou (voice)), Iemasa Kayumi (Puppetmaster (voice)), Koichi Yamadera (Togusa (voice)), Yutaka Nakano (Ishikawa (voice)). The film was directed by Mamoru Oshii.

How long is Ghost in the Shell?

Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated NR.

Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?

Ghost in the Shell holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Action, Animation, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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