Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex List

  • Psycho-Pass - Explores themes of surveillance and the ethics of law enforcement in a dystopian future.
  • Akira - A cyberpunk classic that deals with themes of technology, society, and human evolution.
  • Serial Experiments Lain - Delves into identity, cyberculture, and the impact of technology on consciousness.
  • Arise: Ghost in the Shell - A continuation of the Ghost in the Shell universe with new storylines and characters.
  • The Matrix - Explores themes of reality, artificial intelligence, and human existence in a dystopian future.
  • Blade Runner 2049 - Continuing the exploration of AI and humanity in a visually stunning, dystopian setting.
  • Cowboy Bebop - Combines sci-fi with philosophical questions and features a strong, episodic structure.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion - A mix of mecha, psychological themes, and deep existential questions in a sci-fi setting.
  • Altered Carbon - Explores issues of identity and consciousness in a future where consciousness can be transferred.
  • Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - A modern take on the classic franchise with similar themes of technology and consciousness.
  • Steins;Gate - Focuses on time travel and its impact on reality and human relationships, with complex storytelling.
  • Elysium - A social commentary on class and technology set in a dystopian future.
  • Gattaca - Explores themes of genetic engineering and social discrimination in a futuristic society.
  • The Expanse - A sci-fi series that combines political intrigue and advanced technology in space.
  • Westworld - Explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the nature of humanity.
  • Dark - A complex narrative exploring time travel, ethics, and the interconnectedness of characters.
  • Dredd - A gritty, dystopian future focused on law enforcement and societal control.
  • Total Recall - Explores identity and memory in a future dominated by technology.
  • Ghost in the Shell: Innocence - A visually stunning exploration of the nature of humanity and technology.
  • I, Robot - A film dealing with AI ethics and the relationships between humans and machines.
  • Ronin - A complex narrative with themes of loyalty, identity, and morality.
  • The Fifth Element - A unique blend of sci-fi action and humor, set in a vibrant future.
  • The Peripheral - Explores the consequences of advanced technology and its impact on society.
  • Snowpiercer - A social commentary on class struggle and survival in a dystopian future.
  • Upload - A futuristic comedy that explores themes of consciousness and afterlife through technology.
  • Transcendence - Focuses on AI, consciousness, and the potential consequences of merging technology with humanity.
  • Baccano! - Employs a non-linear storytelling style with rich, interconnected characters.
  • A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Explores deep philosophical questions about love, consciousness and what it means to be human.
  • Inception - Explores dream manipulation and reality vs imagination in a high-stakes narrative.
  • The Wandering Earth - Chinese sci-fi film that tackles large-scale human issues in a high-tech future.
  • The Surrogates - Explores themes of identity and reality in a future with robotic surrogates.
  • RoboCop - Deals with themes of technology and morality woven into a story of law enforcement.
  • Tron: Legacy - Futuristic story involving technology, identity, and a visually captivating digital world.
  • The Matrix: Reloaded - Continues themes of AI and reality within a richly crafted sci-fi universe.
  • V for Vendetta - A dystopian future that questions totalitarianism and the role of technology in society.
  • The Man in the High Castle - Explores alternate realities with a strong focus on political themes and identity.
  • Devilman Crybaby - Infuses philosophical themes and dark storytelling similar to the cyberpunk genre.
  • Infinity Train - An exploration of identity and personal growth set in a unique fantasy world.
  • Chappie - Explores the idea of AI gaining consciousness and the implications of such developments.
  • Nosedive - Episode from 'Black Mirror' showing a world obsessed with social media ratings.
  • Ghost in the Shell (2017) - A live-action adaptation of the Ghost in the Shell universe with similar thematic elements.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass
28 min
SS 3 EP 41
2012 Japan 22842 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
Akira
Akira
124 min
1988 Japan 208033 8 Movie Released
3
Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
1998 Japan 18045 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
4
The Matrix
The Matrix
136 min
1999 United States of America 2079150 8.7 Movie Released R
5 2017 Canada 678657 8 Movie Released
6
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1998 Japan 142498 8.9 Serie Ended TV-14
7
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1995 Japan 88288 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
8
Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon
50 min
SS 2 EP 18
2018 United States of America 190913 7.9 Serie Canceled TV-MA
9
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
25 min
SS 2 EP 24
2020 Japan 2997 6.4 Serie Ended TV-14
10
Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2011 Japan 75571 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
11
Elysium
Elysium
109 min
2013 United States of America 474223 6.6 Movie Released R
12
Gattaca
Gattaca
106 min
1997 United States of America 326605 7.7 Movie Released
13
The Expanse
The Expanse
43 min
SS 6 EP 62
2015 Canada 175243 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
14
Westworld
Westworld
56 min
SS 4 EP 36
2016 United States of America 537686 8.5 Serie Canceled TV-MA
15
Dark
Dark
73 min
SS 3 EP 26
2017 Germany 456065 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Dredd
Dredd
95 min
2012 South Africa 297207 7.1 Movie Released R
17
Total Recall
Total Recall
113 min
1990 Mexico 358196 7.5 Movie Released R
18
I, Robot
I, Robot
115 min
2004 United States of America 581296 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
19
Ronin
Ronin
122 min
1998 United Kingdom 197003 7.2 Movie Released R
20 1997 France 512566 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
21
The Peripheral
The Peripheral
498 min
SS 1 EP 8
2022 United States of America 82517 7.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
22
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer
127 min
2013 Czech Republic 393218 7.1 Movie Released R
23
Upload
Upload
37 min
SS 3 EP 25
2020 United States of America 81452 7.8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
24
Transcendence
Transcendence
119 min
2014 China 239949 6.2 Movie Released PG-13
25
Baccano!
Baccano!
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2007 Japan 12784 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
26 2001 United Kingdom 325313 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
27
Inception
Inception
148 min
2010 United Kingdom 2582240 8.8 Movie Released PG-13
28 2019 China 36778 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
29
RoboCop
RoboCop
102 min
1987 United States of America 287247 7.6 Movie Released
30
TRON: Legacy
TRON: Legacy
125 min
2010 United States of America 358491 6.8 Movie Released PG
31
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
132 min
2006 Germany 1188360 8.1 Movie Released
32
The Man in the High Castle
The Man in the High Castle
60 min
SS 4 EP 40
2015 United Kingdom 112421 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
33
Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby
25 min
SS 1 EP 10
2018 Japan 29567 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
Infinity Train
Infinity Train
11 min
SS 4 EP 40
2019 United States of America 9891 8.4 Serie Canceled TV-PG
35
Chappie
Chappie
120 min
2015 United States of America 272142 6.8 Movie Released R
36
Nosedive
Nosedive
n/a
2007 Hungary 484 5.5 Movie Released
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