Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Ghost in the Shell is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Ghost in the Shell ranks near the top of the current Japanese film crop. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 4,051 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 83 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 83 minutes on it?
83 minutes of Japanese action with animation threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 4,051 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 23m — short |
| Genre | Action / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mamoru Oshii
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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