Ghost in the Shell
Seen it?2017 | 107 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Creator, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$170 million worldwide on a $110 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rupert Sanders
- Scarlett JohanssonMajor Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi
- Takeshi KitanoAramaki
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- Michael PittKuze
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