In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: Mamoru Oshii
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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.
Atsuko Tanaka
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Batou (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Togusa (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Section 9 Department Chief Aramaki (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Section 6 Department Chief Nakamura (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
Foreign Minister (voice)
Shinji Ogawa
Diplomat (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
The Puppet Master (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Garbage Collector A (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Garbage Collector B (voice)
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