Movie

Ghost in the Shell

“It found a voice... Now it needs a body.”

★ 7.9(3,888)19951h 23m

Ghost in the Shell is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Ghost in the Shell

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Good to know

Director: Mamoru Oshii
Release date: 1995-11-18
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $10,000,000
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Bandai Visual
Part of: Ghost in the Shell Collection

Ghost in the Shell — trailer

About Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell is a 1995 movie in the Action, Animation and Science Fiction genres, directed by Mamoru Oshii, starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka and Iemasa Kayumi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 3,888 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ghost in the Shell in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.

Cast

Atsuko Tanaka

Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Batou (voice)

Iemasa Kayumi

Puppetmaster (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Togusa (voice)

Yutaka Nakano

Ishikawa (voice)

Tamio Ohki

Aramaki (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Director Nakamura (voice)

Masakazu Namaki

Dr. Willis (voice)

Masato Yamanouchi

Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)

Shinji Ogawa

Gaikôkan (voice)

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mizuho Daita (voice)

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Garbage Collector A (voice)

Themes & keywords

androidman vs machineartificial intelligence (a.i.)computer viruscyborgdystopiaimplantatfugitivefemale protagonistcyberpunktranshumanismbased on mangaadult animationtech noiranime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Ghost in the Shell on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Ghost in the Shell on Netflix?+

Ghost in the Shell is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Ghost in the Shell?+

Ghost in the Shell has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?+

Ghost in the Shell stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera and Yutaka Nakano.

When did Ghost in the Shell come out?+

Ghost in the Shell is a 1995 movie directed by Mamoru Oshii.

What genre is Ghost in the Shell?+

Ghost in the Shell is Action, Animation and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Ghost in the Shell?+

Ghost in the Shell was directed by Mamoru Oshii.