Ghost in the Shell (1996) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Ready to press play on 'Ghost in the Shell' right from your couch? Searching for 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 take the pressure off.

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 all the details of how you can watch 'Ghost in the Shell' right now, here are some specifics about the Bandai Visual, Production I.G, Kodansha animation flick.

Ghost in the Shell starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 23 min, and a scheduled release date of March 29th, 1996.

It received a user score of 79/100 on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 3,683 top users.

Let’s set the scene for you... 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 Microsoft Store, Prime Video, Pluto TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex, Plex Channel, and Fandango at Home Free .