Ghost in the Shell
“There's nothing sadder than a puppet without a ghost.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-13
Top Cast
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Scarlett Johansson
Major Mira Killian / Motoko Kusanagi
Takeshi Kitano
Aramaki
Pilou Asbæk
Batou
Michael Pitt
Kuze
Chin Han
Togusa
Juliette Binoche
Dr. Ouelet
Peter Ferdinando
Cutter
Rila Fukushima
Red Robed Geisha
Daniel Henshall
Skinny Man
Yutaka Izumihara
Saito
Anamaria Marinca
Dr. Dahlin
Kaori Momoi
Hairi
Lasarus Ratuere
Ishikawa
Danusia Samal
Ladriya
Tawanda Manyimo
Borma
Mana Hira Davis
Bearded Man
Erroll Anderson
Hanka Security Agent
Kai Fung Rieck
Diamond Face
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$169.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.54x
+$59.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Sanders
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Moss, William Wheeler, Ehren Kruger
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell, Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- Ghost in the Shell
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $110M
- Worldwide Gross
- $169.8M
- Production Studios
- Weying Galaxy Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Shanghai Film Group, Reliance Entertainment, Grosvenor Park Productions, Steven Paul Production, Huahua Media, Seaside Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures, Arad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Sanders
Jamie Moss, William Wheeler, Ehren Kruger, Shirow Masamune
Clint Mansell, Lorne Balfe
Jess Hall, Dylan Goss, Patrick Loungway
Billy Rich, Neil Smith
Ari Arad, Avi Arad, Maguy R. Cohen, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Swanson
Costume Design
Bart Mueller
Costume Design
Rupert Sanders
Director
Jamie Moss
Screenplay
Ari Arad
Producer
Avi Arad
Producer
Maguy R. Cohen
Producer
Steven Paul
Producer
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Ryan Tudhope
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ivan Moran
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Billington
Visual Effects Supervisor
Axel Bonami
Visual Effects Supervisor
Billy Rich
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghost in the Shell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost in the Shell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost in the Shell about?
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.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell was directed by Rupert Sanders.
Who stars in Ghost in the Shell?
The principal cast of Ghost in the Shell includes Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Pilou Asbæk, Michael Pitt, Chin Han.
When was Ghost in the Shell released and how long is it?
Ghost in the Shell was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell had a reported production budget of $110M and grossed $169.8M at the worldwide box office (1.54 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost in the Shell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell was composed by Clint Mansell, Lorne Balfe.
Is Ghost in the Shell based on a book or true story?
Ghost in the Shell is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Shirow Masamune".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost in the Shell?
Ghost in the Shell holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).