Ghost in the Shell (1996)Stream and Watch Online

Want to watch 'Ghost in the Shell' in the comfort of your own home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Mamoru Oshii-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Ghost in the Shell' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Ghost in the Shell' right now, here are some specifics about the Bandai Visual, Production I.G, Kodansha, Manga Entertainment action flick.

Released March 29th, 1996, 'Ghost in the Shell' stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 23 min, and received a user score of 79 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 3,362 well-known users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'Ghost in the Shell' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, Vudu, Pluto TV, Microsoft Store, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video, Apple iTunes, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Plex .