---
title: "Ghost in the Shell"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ghost-in-the-shell-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315837
imdb_id: "tt1219827"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 8628
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ghost in the Shell (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ghost-in-the-shell-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ghost in the Shell is a 2017 science‑fiction, drama and action film released in the United States on March 31, 2017. The picture is rated PG‑13 and runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Set in a near‑future world, the story follows a character known as Major, who is described as the first of her kind: a human rescued after a catastrophic crash and subsequently enhanced with cybernetic technology to become a flawless soldier. Her primary mission is to confront and neutralize the globe’s most dangerous criminals. The film’s promotional material emphasizes the thematic contrast between humanity and artificial augmentation, noting that “there’s nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.” The narrative centers on Major’s struggle to reconcile her human origins with her engineered capabilities while pursuing high‑stakes threats. The production presents a visual interpretation of a technologically advanced society, exploring questions of identity, autonomy, and the moral implications of cyber‑enhancement in contemporary cinema.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cyber-enhanced human soldier is devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals."

### Why Watch
- features science fiction action
- adapted from popular japanese manga

### Caveats & Content Note
- subject to controversy
- runtime is one hour and forty-seven minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and includes science fiction, drama, and action elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, science fiction, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rupert Sanders
- **Networks / Studios**: Weying Galaxy Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Shanghai Film Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Rila Fukushima** as *Red Robed Geisha*
- **Daniel Henshall** as *Skinny Man*
- **Yutaka Izumihara** as *Saito*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Ghost in the Shell released in the US?
It was released on 03/31/2017.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: What are the genres of the movie?
The genres are Science Fiction, Drama, and Action.

### Q: Who is the main character in the film?
The main character is Major, a human saved from a crash and cyber-enhanced.

### Q: What is the source material for the film?
It is the first live-action, English-language adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ghost in the Shell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/315837)
- [Ghost in the Shell (2017) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghost_in_the_shell_2017)
- [Ghost in the Shell (1995 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_in_the_Shell_(1995_film))
- [Ghost in the Shell 2017 Controversy: A Comprehensive Guide | TIME](http://time.com/4714367/ghost-in-the-shell-controversy-scarlett-johansson/)
- [Ghost in the Shell 2017 movie review | British GQ | British GQ](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/ghost-in-the-shell-review)
- [Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society Trailer – Randomwire](https://randomwire.com/ad2034/)

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