A Ghost Story

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A Ghost Story

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Released Jul 7, 2017

1h 30m

Drama

Fantasy

Romance

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A passionate young couple, unexpectedly separated by a shocking loss, discover an eternal connection and a love that is infinite.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

Slow and baffling at times, A Ghost Story follows you, not unlike the undead spirit within its frame.

Nov 20, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

For its sheer minimalistic approach, the film is a technical marvel in its own way.

Rated: A+

Jul 1, 2024

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Megan B

I liked the meditation on love and life

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Matheus F

David Lowery and Casey Affleck in another perfect partnership.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Marc C

It is definitely an existential flick. I think it is kinda a visual reinvention of a work like "The Stranger". I actually wanted to dislike it. The "Charlie Brown" ish portrayal of the ghost is , on the surface, childish, but it serves the minimalistic purpose for which it was intended. The disembodied souls are way wore readily identifiable because of it, yet I still think the cast must have had some hearty laughs. This is not a horror movie. It is a philosophical movie. I loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Josh B

I like the flip of the haunted house story with a sheet ghost.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Kirsty R

Shockingly boring, I'd compare it to watching paint dry- nothing actually happens your just watching someone watch someone else go about their boring daily life- I suppose critic's with proclaim it's a "morbidly haunting masterpiece" on here- spoiler alert THEY PROBABILLY JUST READ THE BREAKDOWN. Because if I was basing it on that, I'd think it was great too. This is my first review on here.. and after wasting numerous hours watching absolutely bonkers and underwhelming movies I have decide to join and leave firm honest collected reviews from me and friends who watch together- look out for my reviews if you actually want to watch decent movies hahaha

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Cherith B

This is such a sad movie. I thought it was done well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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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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