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Ghost in the Shell (2017)

“There's nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.”

6.1/10 · 8,738 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ActionDramaScience-fiction

#235 of 319 films from 2017 #1592 of 2168 in action

Directed by Rupert Sanders · Written by Ehren Kruger, Jamie Moss, William Wheeler, T. Rafael Cimino

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Overview

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.

Cast

Scarlett Johanssonas Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi
Takeshi Kitanoas Aramaki
Pilou Asbækas Batou
Michael Pittas Kuze
Chin Hanas Togusa
Juliette Binocheas Dr. Ouelet
Peter Ferdinandoas Cutter
Rila Fukushimaas Red Robed Geisha
Daniel Henshallas Skinny Man
Yutaka Izumiharaas Saito
Anamaria Marincaas Dr. Dahlin
Kaori Momoias Hairi
Lasarus Ratuereas Ishikawa
Danusia Samalas Ladriya

Facts

Release dateMarch 29, 2017
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$110,000,000
Box office$169,801,921 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt1219827

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Questions

How long is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Ghost in the Shell worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 8,738 votes, which places it #235 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 27%) and #1592 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Rupert Sanders. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), The Crow (2024).
Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi; Takeshi Kitano as Aramaki; Pilou Asbæk as Batou; Michael Pitt as Kuze; Chin Han as Togusa; Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet.
What is Ghost in the Shell rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghost in the Shell?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5655.

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