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A Ghost Story

Play trailer 2:19 Poster for A Ghost Story R Released Jul 7, 2017 1h 30m Drama Fantasy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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91% Tomatometer 286 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
A passionate young couple, unexpectedly separated by a shocking loss, discover an eternal connection and a love that is infinite.
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A Ghost Story deftly manages its ambitious themes through an inventive, artful, and ultimately poignant exploration of love and loss.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader The unconventional narrative structure seems more beguiling the more you think about it - this is a film designed to expand in your memory. Mar 26, 2020 Full Review Kristen Lopez Culturess Slow and baffling at times, A Ghost Story follows you, not unlike the undead spirit within its frame. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Chris Barton Los Angeles Times The film stubbornly refuses to connect with its deeper themes because of a vague, self-consciously arty structure and a pace so deliberate it approaches a stand-still. Oct 21, 2017 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson This is a wholly original film that takes preparation, patience, absorption, and reflection that some, or even many, may not be ready for. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2024 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film A Ghost Story is one of the most unique films I’ve ever seen. The gimmick of the bed sheet with the holes cut out for eyes could have come off as silly, but it never does thanks to the deft hands of David Lowery. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film For its sheer minimalistic approach, the film is a technical marvel in its own way. Rated: A+ Jul 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Megan B I liked the meditation on love and life Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review MA A. Beautiful movie. Very haunting storytelling. Very well written and the actors were perfect Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Sheila F The blurb did this no justice. Absolutely beautiful. Never seen anything quite like it. Absolutely destroying, several times! Should be much better known. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/04/25 Full Review Allison K Not everyone is going to ”get” this movie. The first half I thought was slow but I stuck it out .. when it finally resonated with me and I figured out the meaning and direction it was going I literally fell apart and just lost it . If you have ever lost a loved one at an early age you will understand this movie. It’s deep and very emotional so emotional it’s been a month and I still cry thinking about It I can’t get it out of my head it effected more then any other movie ever has. I almost recommend not watching it because I cry thinking about this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/25 Full Review Whitney C A film by pretentious people for pretentious people. Excruciatingly boring to watch to the point I don’t know how anyone finished it. I got to five minutes of pie eating and that was my last straw. Not for people who watch movies to be entertained. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Matheus F David Lowery and Casey Affleck in another perfect partnership. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A passionate young couple, unexpectedly separated by a shocking loss, discover an eternal connection and a love that is infinite.
Director
David Lowery
Producer
Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Adam Donaghey
Screenwriter
David Lowery
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Sailor Bear, Ideaman Studios, Zero Trans Fat Productions
Rating
R (Brief Language|A Disturbing Image)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 7, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 30m
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