Ghost in the Shell (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Ghost in the Shell is a 2017 action thriller directed by Rupert Sanders, starring Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche and Chin Han. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $169.8 million worldwide on a $110 million budget. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Rupert Sanders
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $110M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghost in the Shell About?
The premise of Ghost in the Shell without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In a futuristic world, Major is a cyborg operative and the field commander of Public Security Section 9. As a highly skilled crime fighter, she battles cyber terrorists and confronts complex moral dilemmas. When a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master begins targeting her and others, she questions her own existence and memories, embarking on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth about her past and the forces manipulating her.
Ghost in the Shell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cyberpunk
- cyborg
- humanoid cyborg
- based on manga
- based on anime
- live action remake of anime
- cybernetic implant
- optical camouflage
- corporate corruption
- robot
- dystopia
- hacker
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- remake
- female cyborg
- artificial intelligence
- one against many
- existentialism
- cyberterrorism
- tragic villain
- neo noir
- megacorporation
- deception
- violence
- inner journey
- stray dog
- glitch
- biomechatronics
- city
- spider tank
- future
- super strength
- disobeying orders
- yakuza
- geisha
- surrealism
- scientist
- haunted by the past
- repressed memory
- mind control
- implant
- investigation
- android
- secret agent
- secret government organization
- brawl
- tough girl
- high tech
- cover up
- evil corporation
- japan
Ghost in the Shell Cast
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast, with Juliette Binoche and Chin Han. Directed by Rupert Sanders; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rupert Sanders
Also Starring in Ghost in the Shell
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Ghost in the Shell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghost in the Shell 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
191 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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Ghost in the Shell Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Ghost in the Shell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a futuristic world where the majority of humankind has been enhanced with cybernetic augmentations, Hanka Robotics stands as the leading authority in augmented technology. They embark on a highly secretive project to create a mechanical body, or “shell,” capable of housing a human brain instead of relying on AI. This groundbreaking initiative brings Mira Killian (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman and the sole survivor of a devastating cyber-terrorist attack that claimed her parents’ lives, into the fold. After her physical body is severely compromised, she is selected as the initial test subject for this experimental procedure. Though her designer, Dr. Ouelet (Juliette Binoche), voices strong objections, Hanka’s CEO, Cutter decides to repurpose Killian as a counter-terrorism agent.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost in the Shell, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Ghost in the Shell Box Office & Budget
Ghost in the Shell grossed $169.8 million worldwide on a $110 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $40.6 million came from the US and Canada and $129.3 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$169.8M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.6M
- International
- $129.3M
- Budget
- $110M
Ghost in the Shell Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Ghost in the Shell | Trailer #2 | Paramount Pictures International
- Teaser
- Featurette Ghost in the Shell | Featurette: "Mamoru Oshii" | Paramount Pictures International
How Well Do You Know Ghost in the Shell?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the main technological advancement in Ghost in the Shell?
Cars in Ghost in the Shell
17 cars on screen, including the 2014 Honda NM4 and the 1981 Lotus Esprit S3 Type 85.
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2014 Honda NM4 Important role -
1981 Lotus Esprit S3 Type 85 Important role -
Bentley Mulsanne Minor role -
1985 Lotus Excel Type 89 Minor role
Ghost in the Shell Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Moch’veneba Abjarshi” and “Ghost in the Shell 3D”.
- Also known as
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- Moch’veneba Abjarshi
- Ghost in the Shell 3D
- 攻壳机动队真人版
- Ghost in the Shell El alma de la maquina
- 攻殼機動隊
- Ghost in the Shell: El alma de la máquina
- 攻壳机动队
- Ghost in the Shell - Agente do Futuro
- A Vigilante do Amanhã: Ghost in the Shell
- Το Φάντασμα Στο Κέλυφος
- Призрак в доспехах
- Páncélba zárt szellem
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- הרוח במעטפת
- 공각기동대: 고스트 인 더 쉘
- Agentka budúcnosti
- Привид у броні
- Duch ve stroji
- Дух в броня
- Kabuktaki Hayalet
- Spiritul din cochilie
- Дух у оклопу
- Duh u oklopu
- Ghost in the Shell : Le film
- ゴースト・イン・ザ・シェル, მოჩვენება ჯავშანში
- Hing anumas
- Dvasia šarvuose
- La vigilante del futuro: Ghost in the Shell
- Duh v školjki
- โกสต์ อิน เดอะ เชลล์
- شبح درون پوسته
- Rēgs bruņās
- 攻殼機動隊 2017
- Vỏ Bọc Ma
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Movies Like Ghost in the Shell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ghost in the Shell 2.0, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.
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Ghost in the Shell 2.0 2008 -
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 2006 -
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence 2004 -
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven 2006 -
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War 2022 -
Ghost in the Shell: Ghost Chaser 2018 -
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man 2005 -
Alita: Battle Angel 2019 -
Akira 1989 -
The Animatrix 2003 -
Cyborg 2 1993 -
RoboGeisha 2009
Ghost in the Shell FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ghost in the Shell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Ghost in the Shell released?
Ghost in the Shell was released on March 31, 2017.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Rupert Sanders.
More films by Rupert Sanders Who is in the cast of Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche and Chin Han, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Ghost in the Shell make at the box office?
Ghost in the Shell grossed $169.8 million worldwide ($40.6 million domestic, $129.3 million international) on a budget of $110 million.
How is Ghost in the Shell rated?
Ghost in the Shell has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Ghost in the Shell have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost in the Shell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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