A Ghost Story

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A Ghost Story

R

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

03/26/2020

The unconventional narrative structure seems more beguiling the more you think about it - this is a film designed to expand in your memory.

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

11/20/2017

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

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Chris Barton

Los Angeles Times

10/21/2017

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/14/2024

3/5

This is a wholly original film that takes preparation, patience, absorption, and reflection that some, or even many, may not be ready for.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/08/2024

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.

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

07/01/2024

A+

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

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Megan B

02/15/2024

I liked the meditation on love and life

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Lon W

@LONWOLF1968 23h

WORST EPISODE OF SCOOBY DOO EVER!!!

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Griffith J

@griffithxjohnson 3d

A melancholy existential crisis from start to end in typical Lowery fashion with its ambiguous plot & uncomfortably slow pacing. It has this main idea of how overwhelming loss imprints itself on a single moment while the uncontrollable concept of time keeps moving on that I find extremely painful. Dealing with grief in a very calm & real way makes everything feel so genuine. Uniquely handling cosmic concepts that linger long after the credits roll. A simple costume design that creates a great look & ominous tone throughout.

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Ron M

@RT04144168 Apr 7

A Ghost Story is stylistically a 5-star film, lots of long holds, static frames, and locked camera. Think Glazer (The Zone of Interest) and Eggers (The Witch). AGS would have earned a full 5 from me if the story hadn't veered away from its core premise if only momentarily. The shift moved my focus just enough to push an eyebrow gently towards the heavens of an otherwise wonderful story and film.

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@Kabeju Feb 23

Hmmm you can’t go wrong with Casey Affleck , however you either get the artsy part and deep message of this or you will be restless and fast fwd parts. There’s some very long scenes of nothing , almost like watching a photo. I got the concept and was good but didn’t find the connection or the purpose of many characters. Good picture , love Affleck , very slow , depressing, uncomfortable with good visuals and good ending.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Feb 6

I hated the slowness it started with, but I guess it grew on me as it progressed. I think it's cool that so much time passes in such a short movie. The movie itself feels much longer than 1 hr 30. Powerful ending. It would take a lot to make me cry during a movie, and I have cried at only a rare couple. This one didn't make me cry, but I can see how it would for many people. Maybe if I watched it again.

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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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