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A Ghost Story

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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A Ghost Story (2017)
Director David Lowery talks to IMDb about revealing the ideas and feeling of 'A Ghost Story' in the trailer, without giving away what the film is about.
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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft w... Read allIn this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife.In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
70K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,039
728
  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writer
    • David Lowery
  • Stars
    • Casey Affleck
    • Rooney Mara
    • McColm Cephas Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writer
    • David Lowery
  • Stars
    • Casey Affleck
    • Rooney Mara
    • McColm Cephas Jr.
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    • 720User reviews
    • 325Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 21 nominations

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    'A Ghost Story' Trailer With Director's Commentary
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    Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Rooney Mara in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Rooney Mara in A Ghost Story (2017)
    Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara in A Ghost Story (2017)
    David Lowery, James M. Johnston, Rooney Mara, and Toby Halbrooks at an event for A Ghost Story (2017)
    David Lowery and Rooney Mara at an event for A Ghost Story (2017)

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    Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck
    • Cas C
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Mas M
    McColm Cephas Jr.
    McColm Cephas Jr.
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    Kenneisha Thompson
    Kenneisha Thompson
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Grover Coulson
    Grover Coulson
    • Man in Wheelchairas Man in Wheelchair
    Liz Cardenas
    Liz Cardenas
    • Lindaas Linda
    • (as Liz Cardenas Franke)
    Barlow Jacobs
    Barlow Jacobs
    • Gentleman Calleras Gentleman Caller
    Richard Krause
    • Moveras Mover
    Dagger Salazar
    Dagger Salazar
    • Moveras Mover
    Sonia Acevedo
    • Mariaas Maria
    Carlos Bermudez
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Yasmina Gutierrez
    • Yasminaas Yasmina
    Kimberly Fiddes
    • Making Outas Making Out
    Daniel Escudero
    • Making Outas Making Out
    Kesha
    Kesha
    • Spirit Girlas Spirit Girl
    • (as Kesha Sebert)
    Jared Kopf
    • Magicianas Magician
    Afomia Hailemeskel
    Afomia Hailemeskel
    • Just Wants to Danceas Just Wants to Dance
    Will Oldham
    Will Oldham
    • Prognosticatoras Prognosticator
    • Director
      • David Lowery
    • Writer
      • David Lowery
    • All cast & crew
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    'A Ghost Story' Director Reveals Haunting Influences

    'A Ghost Story' Director Reveals Haunting Influences

    Filmmaker David Lowery talks to IMDb about the films that inspired A Ghost Story and delivers an exclusive commentary on the trailer.
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    Storyline

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    Resonating with vibrant memories and silent echoes of a shared life, the old house is somehow connected to "C", a sensitive composer who is hesitant of leaving it, while his loving wife "M", on the other hand, is keen on moving out, having an indecipherable but grim premonition of danger. Sadly, disaster soon strikes, and C's untethered spectre which detaches from the lifeless body, rises from the mortician's table, and in a swift decision, decides to linger in this dimension to faithfully follow the grieving M back to the old house. As silent as a shadow and as invisible as the air, C's unappeasable phantom observes M's denial and depression gradually turn to acceptance and even hope, as time unravels, moving forward through the decades. In this earth, man struggles to leave his legacy behind. Is this the way to immortality? —Nick Riganas
    • death of husband
    • loss of husband
    • grief
    • loss
    • sitting on the floor and eating
    • 144 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's all about time.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for brief language and a disturbing image
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In order to achieve the shape for the ghost Casey Affleck had to wear several petticoats and a hoop under the sheet.
    • Goofs
      When the couple first investigates the noise from the piano in the middle of the night, Casey Affleck is barefoot. Near the end of the movie when the scene is revisited, he's wearing socks.
    • Quotes

      Ghost 2: Hello.

      Ghost 1: Hi.

      Ghost 2: I'm waiting for someone.

      Ghost 1: Who?

      Ghost 2: I don't remember.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: A Ghost Story (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Last One
      Written by Kesha (as Kesha Sebert), Toby Halbrooks and Andrew Tinker

      Performed by Stereo Jane

    User reviews720

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Bold, Powerful and Beautiful Film
    A Ghost Story marks David Lowry's return to cinema since his 2013 indie hit "Ain't Them Bodies Saints". Telling the story of a young couple (Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara) who buy a home and plan to start a life together in it until tragedy strikes. The Man suddenly dies and leaves the wife to fend for herself and build a life in the house by herself instead of with the man she loves. All while she is going through this in reality, the Man begins to haunt the home in a classical white sheet donning way. Throughout the years of being trapped to haunt this home, The Ghost also has to witness the love of his past life continue on without him and experience the moments of life without him. It is a beautiful and heart wrenching film that delves deeper into what grief does to not only a person but to a ghost.

    Whether you believe in an after life or not, A Ghost Story isn't worried about your beliefs. It plays out like a fantasy and that's how it stays which really bodes well for it. It never reaches beyond what is happening with the Man and the Woman and, of course, the House (which becomes a character in and of itself). David Lowry does a great job at setting up a "what if" scenario that all you can do is ask yourself, "what would I do in this situation?" The scariest part of that is there is literally nothing you can do. That rationalization is probably scarier than most horror films out today.

    The film itself is a very digestible 90 minutes which is of a perfect length for this film because it doesn't go overboard and forget what it is. It's a horror film that is light on scares but heavy on thoughts and brains. There's no real scares. The big scare is putting yourself in the shoes of the ghost. What would you do if you had to witness your loved one go through grief and you couldn't do anything about it? You couldn't comfort them. You couldn't hold them. You could just watch. What if the person you loved moved on from you? What if they forget you? These questions are what made A Ghost Story scary for me. The level of helplessness that the film portrays is horrifying enough to remind audiences that death is still scary.

    Overall, the film is an experimental ghost story that shows Lowry in top form both as a writer and a director. The crass nature of reality is that death is lonely and he captures that perfectly. While many who take a look at the poster will certainly think that the film is just another horror movie trying to capitalize on some paranormal money, A Ghost Story is much more than that. It is beautiful to watch, heart wrenching to experience and an absolute delight cinematically.
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    • I wonder what's written in that note hidden in the wall...

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2017 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Історія примари
    • Filming locations
      • Irving, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sailor Bear
      • Zero Trans Fat Productions
      • Ideaman Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,596,371
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $104,030
      • Jul 9, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,951,683
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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