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A Ghost Story

R20171h 33mDavid Lowery
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 84

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"It's all about time."

Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.

DramaFantasyRomance
SadnessHouseLossGriefMoralityConstructionDeathGhostPiano

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Ghost Story (2017) about?

Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.

Who stars in A Ghost Story?

A Ghost Story stars Casey Affleck (C), Rooney Mara (M), McColm Cephas Jr. (Little Boy), Kenneisha Thompson (Doctor), Grover Coulson (Man in Wheelchair). The film was directed by David Lowery.

How long is A Ghost Story?

A Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is A Ghost Story worth watching?

A Ghost Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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