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Animated thriller
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is a 2004 animated thriller directed by Mamoru Oshii, starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ôtsuka and Tamio Ôki. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $10.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2005. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Bandai Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence About?
The premise of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2032, the distinction between humans and technology blurs as cybernetic enhancements become commonplace. Cyborg detective Batou investigates the case of a gynoid, a highly advanced and lifelike female robot, who murders her owner. His inquiry leads him down a complex path, revealing a larger conspiracy involving artificial intelligence and challenging the definition of what it means to be human. The investigation pushes the boundaries of identity and existence, forcing Batou to confront unsettling truths about the future.
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cyborg sci fi
- robot sci fi
- cyborg
- philosophy
- cyberpunk
- artificial intelligence
- gangster
- grenade
- biopunk
- female rear nudity
- lesbian
- female female kiss
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- lesbian interest
- anime animation
- for grown ups animation
- japanese cyberpunk
- year 2032
- 2030s
- female nudity
- techno thriller
- cyber thriller
- cyberpunk sci fi
- artificial intelligence sci fi
- seinen anime animation
- detective
- based on comic book
- multiple english dubs
- adult animation
- gun
- parade
- convenience store
- hacker
- fight
- shootout
- partner
- prologue
- quote
- bible quote
- yakuza
- dog
- reference to charles darwin
- one word title
- based on manga
- dystopia
- paranoia
- robot as pathos
- cyberspace
- reference to john milton
- synthetic human
- repeated scene
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Cast & crew
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Cast
Atsuko Tanaka leads the cast, with Akio Ôtsuka and Tamio Ôki. Directed by Mamoru Oshii.
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Director Mamoru Oshii
From the director
More from Mamoru Oshii
More films directed by Mamoru Oshii, best-rated first: Ghost in the Shell, Angel's Egg (1985), I Can’t Stop Biting You and Nowhere Girl.
Ratings
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 73% User score
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Plot
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Plot Summary
What happens in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An insect-like single-seat helicopter glides over a high-rise city under the cover of night. Below, Batou navigates through a crowded street until he arrives at a crime scene. Police inform him that a suspect has taken the lives of two officers. Clutching his shotgun, Batou bravely enters a dark alley alone, where he discovers the bodies of the slain police officers and encounters a mysterious female figure sitting quietly. She suddenly attacks him, but Batou easily subdues her. As she whispers, “Help me,” he realizes she is a cyborg.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, scene by scene
Box office
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Box Office
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence grossed $10.2 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $8.9 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $8.9M
US & Canada 13%
Rest of the world 87%
Awards
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Awards & Nominations
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
Videos
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer 4K Restoration Official English Trailer
- Trailer 4K Restoration Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character investigating the series of murders?
Cars
Cars in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
10 cars on screen, including the Duesenberg J and the 1952 Packard Panther.
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1948 Standard Vanguard Phase I Important role -
Chevrolet unknown Background role
Details
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Also Known As
50 alternative titles, including “Inosensu: Kôkaku kidôtai” and “Ghost in the Shell II: Innocence”.
- Also known as
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- Inosensu: Kôkaku kidôtai
- Ghost in the Shell II: Innocence
- Ghost in the Shell II
- Призрак в доспехах 2: Невинность
- 攻殼機動隊2
- Ghost In The Shell 2 - Innocence
- O Fantasma do Futuro 2: A Inocência
- Kôkaku kidôtai 2
- Mobile Armored Riot Police: Innocence
- Kôkaku Kidôtai 2: Inosensu
- 攻殻機動隊 イノセンス
- Ghost in the Shell: Innocence
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- 攻壳机动队剧场版2 无罪
- Дух в оболонці II: Невинність
- Дух у латах 2: Невинність
- Привид у броні 2: Невинність
- Невинність
- Привид у латах 2: Невинність
- Привид в латах 2: Невинність
- Привид у броні II
- Дух в оболонці II
- Привид у латах II
- Привид в латах II
- Дух у латах II
- GHOST IN THE SHELL 2 イノセンス
- イノセンス：2004
- 공각기동대; 이노센스
- 공각기동대: 이노센스
- 공각기동대 2: 이노센스
- 공각기동대 2
- 攻殼機動隊2：無邪
- Koukaku Kidoutai 2: Innocence
- Призрак в доспехах: Невинность
- 攻壳机动队2：无邪
- Ghost in the Shell: L'attacco dei cyborg
- Ghost in the Shell 2 : Innocence
- Cidade Assombrada 2: A Inocência
- 攻壳机动队2：无罪
- โกสต์อินเดอะเชลล์ 2: อินโนเซนส์
- Ghost in the Shell 2: Niewinność
- הרוח שבמעטפת: תמימות
- Páncélba zárt szellem 2. - Ártatlanság
- 이노센스
- Ghost in the shell 2: Innocència
- Ghost in the Shell 2: A Inocência
- Kabuktaki Hayalet 2 Masumiyet
- Ghost In the Shell 2: Inocencia
- 攻殼機動隊2 INNOCENCE
- 攻殼機動隊 2 - 無邪
- Spirit în cochilie 2: Inocența
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FAQ
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence released?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence was released on September 17, 2004.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
More films by Mamoru Oshii Who is in the cast of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ôtsuka and Tamio Ôki.
How much did Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence make at the box office?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence grossed $10.2 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $8.9 million international).
How is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence rated?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence nominated for any awards?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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