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Ghost in the Shell

(1995)
7.9 PixlRun
It found a voice... Now it needs a body.
Country Japan
Original language Japanese
Runtime 1h 23min
Premiere 1995-11-18
Box office $889,074 worldwide gross
MPAA rating TV-MA
Director Mamoru Oshii
Cinematography Hisao Shirai
Editor Shuichi Kakesu
Producers Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Ken Matsumoto
Production Bandai Visual · Production I.G · Kodansha
IMDb 7.9
RT 95
Meta 76

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Director
Mamoru Oshii
Cinematography
Hisao Shirai
Editor
Shuichi Kakesu
Producers
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Ken Iyadomi, Ken Matsumoto

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Mamoru Oshii directed Ghost in the Shell in 1995.
What is the IMDb rating?
Ghost in the Shell has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 171,829 votes.
Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1h 23min (83 minutes).
How much did Ghost in the Shell earn at the box office?
Ghost in the Shell earned $889,074 worldwide.

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