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Ghost in the Cell

6.8(115)20261h 46m43

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$105.7K
Language
Indonesian
Part of Ghost in the Cell Collection · 2 films
  • prison
  • prisoner
  • prison cell
  • gore
  • terror cell
  • satire
  • jail
  • inmate
  • ghost
  • aftercreditsstinger
  • duringcreditsstinger
  • shocking

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Joko Anwar

Writers

Joko Anwar

Produced in

Indonesia, South Korea

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Videos

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereFantastic Fest17 Sept 2026
    • Theatrical (limited)NR2 Oct 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereFrightFest29 Aug 2026
    • Digital / OTT1826 Oct 2026
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereSydney Film Festival3 Jun 2026
    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival14 Aug 2026
  • ArgentinaAR

    • PremiereMar del Plata International Film Festival7 Nov 2026
  • AustriaAT

    • PremiereSLASH Filmfestival28 Sept 2026
  • BangladeshBD

    • Digital / OTT20 Aug 2026
  • BrazilBR

    • PremiereSão Paulo International Film Festival17 Oct 2026
  • CambodiaKH

    • Theatrical8 May 2026
  • ChinaCN

    • PremiereGolden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival14 Nov 2026
  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival4 Jul 2026
  • FinlandFI

    • PremiereK-18Helsinki International Film Festival20 Sept 2026
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereL'Étrange Festival5 Sept 2026
    • Theatrical1631 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Ghost in the Cell was released on 16 April 2026.

Audience reviews

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    Call Me Dunham

    4/22/2026

    7/10

    The premise is really intriguing, and honestly, I was quite amazed by this film. It blends horror and comedy really well. But unfortunately, Joko Anwar doesn’t feel as strong when it comes to writing the third act it loses some of its impact. On top of that, the political satire and underlying themes are delivered a bit too on-the-nose. It feels very blunt, almost like listening to a public service announcement. …

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