Movies Like Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a 2008 action, animation, crime, drama, mystery, science fiction, thriller film from Mamoru Oshii with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.

Action Animation Crime Drama Mystery Science Fiction Thriller

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

2026

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

7.8

MagicScore

The Odyssey

2026

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

8.0

MagicScore

Mutiny

2026

After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.

6.4

MagicScore

Colony

2026

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

8.1

MagicScore

The Mongoose

2026

A falsely accused war hero with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase, helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion and closely monitored by a fascinated public rooting for his safe getaway.

TBR

MagicScore

Mayday

2026

When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.

7.9

MagicScore

Drawn Together

2026

Marfil Cortés, a daughter of a wealthy Spanish businessman, is kidnapped and released, leading her father to hire Sebastian Moore as a bodyguard. Despite initial clashes, they form an irremediable attraction, navigating a world where no one is who they say they are.

6.6

MagicScore

The Runner

2026

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

6.7

MagicScore

Clash of the Thundermans

2026

When Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thundermans split apart, with Phoebe, Barb and Billy taking her into hiding. Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Ghost in the Cell

2026

In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to work together as they try to survive the mounting bloodshed.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

The Bluff

2026

When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.

6.3

MagicScore

#12

Mourning Wife

2001

Director Daisuke Goto, the master of the cinematic Pink Eiga, is back with this retelling of the classic film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice. A married woman, tasked with running her handicapped husband’s failing printing business, meets a drifter and they fall in love. Soon a plan to murder the husband is put into motion and the forces of fate begin to show their hand. Featuring bravura filmmaking, fantastic performances and steamy sex, the Mourning Wife is a worthy follow up for any fan of Daisuke Goto’s masterpiece A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn.

4.5

MagicScore

#13

Obsession

2026

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

8.2

MagicScore

#14

Toy Story 5

2026

When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

8.3

MagicScore

#15

The Last Sunrise

2026

Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment. But as her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, everything she has found before summer's end is threatened.

6.7

MagicScore

#16

Facing El Chapo

2026

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

8.8

MagicScore

#17

Red Latex

2020

Eric lives with his pregnant wife in his in-laws' house because they have no money to become independent. Eric is very docile and the people around him: his wife, his father, his father-in-law, and his boss have always told him what he has to do with his life. But everything has a limit. Fed of with this situation, Eric leaves his family and escapes to the mansion of the dominatrix Mistress Gise to become her slave. Eric hopes to achieve liberation by submitting to Mistress Gise. When his family finds out, they do what they can to get him back. Meanwhile, Mistress Gise is a twisted Domina who takes Eric's slavery beyond any expected limit.

5.1

MagicScore

#18

Rage of Stars

2026

A story about a woman from the International Special Forces Unit, who has a premonition about the impending end of humanity.

6.0

MagicScore

#19

Minions & Monsters

2026

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

7.6

MagicScore

#20

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall

2026

Arkham Asylum has been destroyed, and all its inmates have been unleashed upon Gotham City. As Batman races to round up some of his greatest enemies, he is pushed to his physical and mental limits and into a final confrontation with a new threat: the man called Bane!

9.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

The top films similar to Ghost in the Shell 2.0 by MovieMagicScore are Spider-Man: Brand New Day (7.8), The Odyssey (8.0), Mutiny (6.4). Each shares action/animation/crime/drama/mystery/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Ghost in the Shell 2.0 worth watching?

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 441 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008) is a action, animation, crime, drama, mystery, science fiction, thriller film directed by Mamoru Oshii, starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera.

Where can I find more recommendations like Ghost in the Shell 2.0?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Ghost in the Shell 2.0

This ranked list pairs Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), a action and animation and crime and drama and mystery and science fiction and thriller film from Mamoru Oshii, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Atsuko Tanaka take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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