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Ghost in the Shell

7.919951h 23mNRMovieActionAnimationScience Fiction

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…

DirectorMamoru Oshii
WriterKazunori Ito
ProducersMitsuhisa Ishikawa·Ken Iyadomi

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Cast · Directed by Mamoru Oshii

ATAtsuko Tanaka
Atsuko Tanaka
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
AOAkio Otsuka
Akio Otsuka
Batou (voice)
IKIemasa Kayumi
Iemasa Kayumi
Puppetmaster (voice)
KYKoichi Yamadera
Koichi Yamadera
Togusa (voice)
YNYutaka Nakano
Yutaka Nakano
Ishikawa (voice)
TOTamio Ohki
Tamio Ohki
Aramaki (voice)
TGTessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Director Nakamura (voice)
MNMasakazu Namaki
Masakazu Namaki
Dr. Willis (voice)
MY
Masato Yamanouchi
Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
SOShinji Ogawa
Shinji Ogawa
Gaikôkan (voice)
MMMitsuru Miyamoto
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Mizuho Daita (voice)
KYKazuhiro Yamaji
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Garbage Collector A (voice)

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Ghost in the Shell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ghost in the Shell?

Ghost in the Shell is streaming on MovieSphere+, Howdy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ghost in the Shell on Netflix?

No, Ghost in the Shell is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MovieSphere+ and Howdy.

Is Ghost in the Shell on Amazon Prime Video?

Ghost in the Shell isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell for free?

Ghost in the Shell is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Ghost in the Shell?

Yes — Ghost in the Shell is followed by Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) in the Ghost in the Shell Collection.

Is there a prequel to Ghost in the Shell?

Ghost in the Shell is the first film in the Ghost in the Shell Collection.

Is Ghost in the Shell part of a trilogy?

No — Ghost in the Shell is part of the Ghost in the Shell Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Ghost in the Shell Collection?

There are 2 films in the Ghost in the Shell Collection: Ghost in the Shell (1995) and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004).