Ghost in the Shell (2017)
A cyber-enhanced soldier hunts dangerous criminals in a future where humanity and technology blur.
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 intense is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Ghost in the Shell feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittycerebralatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Ghost in the Shell
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ghost in the Shell for you?
Is Ghost in the Shell scary?
Only a little. Ghost in the Shell has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ghost in the Shell gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Ghost in the Shell sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ghost in the Shell OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Ghost in the Shell have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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