Movie · 2017 Available digitally

Ghost in the Shell

Rupert Sanders

1h 47min PG-13 Release: 03/29/2017 Action Drama Science Fiction

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Ghost in the Shell is a action and drama movie released in 2017, directed by Rupert Sanders, starring Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano and Pilou Asbæk. It runs 1h 47min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Official synopsis

There's nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.

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.

Where to watch Ghost in the Shell

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Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026

Trailer for Ghost in the Shell

Trailer #1 · YouTube

Cast of Ghost in the Shell

12 actors

Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi

Takeshi Kitano as Aramaki

Pilou Asbæk as Batou

Michael Pitt as Kuze

Chin Han as Togusa

Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet

Peter Ferdinando as Cutter

福島リラ as Red Robed Geisha

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Daniel Henshall as Skinny Man

Yutaka Izumihara as Saito

Anamaria Marinca as Dr. Dahlin

Kaori Momoi as Hairi

Director: Rupert Sanders
Cinematography: Jess Hall
Editing: Neil Smith, Billy Rich
Music: Clint Mansell, Lorne Balfe
Production: Michael Costigan, Avi Arad, Steven Paul

Where you've seen the cast of Ghost in the Shell

Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi is also in The Avengers (2012)

Frequently asked questions about Ghost in the Shell

Where to watch Ghost in the Shell?

In Brazil, Ghost in the Shell is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is Ghost in the Shell on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Ghost in the Shell was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Ghost in the Shell?

Ghost in the Shell runs 1h 47min (107 minutes).

What is the age rating of Ghost in the Shell?

In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.

What year did Ghost in the Shell come out?

Ghost in the Shell came out in 2017.

Ghost in the Shell details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Countries: China, Hong Kong, India, United States of America
Production companies: Weying Galaxy Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Shanghai Film Group

Themes

Action Drama Science Fiction strong woman hacker philosophy cyborg dystopia investigation based on comic female protagonist cyberpunk transhumanism terrorism based on manga evolution intelligence officer network cybercrime whitewashing prosthesis live action remake public security