Ghost in the Shell (2017)
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 29 March 2017 |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Drama, Action |
| Director | Rupert Sanders |
| Starring | Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano and Pilou Asbæk |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 5.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 43% · Metacritic 52/100 · TMDB users 6.1/10 |
| Budget | $110 million |
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| Czechia | Disney+ 219 Kč, Canal+ |
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What kind of watch this is
Rupert Sanders directs a 107-minute science fiction drama about a cyber-enhanced soldier hunting the world's most dangerous criminals. The film leans into its visual spectacle, pairing Scarlett Johansson as Major with Takeshi Kitano and Pilou Asbæk in a near-future setting. It asks a simple, heavy question: what remains of a person when the body is replaced by machinery? The tagline calls a puppet without a ghost sad, and the movie builds its tension around that loss. It is a watch for those who want action wrapped in existential dread.
What the critics said
The reception was lukewarm, which fits the mood of a film about a cyborg questioning reality. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 43% as of January 2026, with an average review score of 5.5. Metacritic lands on 52, signaling mixed or average opinions. Critics appreciated the spectacle. Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times called the setting a "stunning pan-Asian metropolis." Not everyone agreed. Brian Truitt of USA Today called it a "defective mess." It looks good, then it forgets why it’s there.
How it did with audiences
It cost $110 million and took in $170 million worldwide. In North America, it opened to $19 million, finishing third behind The Boss Baby and Beauty and the Beast. On TMDB, users rate it 6.1 out of 10.
What came next for the cast
Scarlett Johansson stepped from the MCU ensemble into its solo spotlight, with Black Widow arriving years later. Pilou Asbæk drifted from Game of Thrones and Lucy into Aquaman. Michael Pitt moved from The Village and Seven Psychopaths to Reptile and The Last Days of American Crime. The timeline does not prove the film changed their trajectories. It just happened to sit in the middle.
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Sources
- Ghost in the Shell on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q22575835 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Ghost in the Shell (2017 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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