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A Ghost Story (2017)

โ€œIt's all about time.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 2,579 votes 1h 33m r FantasyRomanceDrama

#90 of 319 films from 2017 #379 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by David Lowery ยท Written by David Lowery

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Overview

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.

Cast

Casey Affleckas C
Rooney Maraas M
McColm Cephas Jr.as Little Boy
Kenneisha Thompsonas Doctor
Liz Cardenasas Linda
Brea Grantas Clara
Barlow Jacobsas Gentleman Caller
Augustine Frizzellas Clara's Wife Who is Writing a Book
Richard Krauseas Mover
Dagger Salazaras Mover
Keshaas Spirit Girl
Sonia Acevedoas Maria
Carlos Bermudezas Carlos
Yasmina Gutierrezas Yasmina

Facts

Release dateApril 24, 2017
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000
Box office$1,929,659 (19.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt6265828

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Questions

How long is A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is A Ghost Story worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,579 votes, which places it #90 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 72%) and #379 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story was directed by David Lowery. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Green Knight (2021), Pete's Dragon (2016), The Old Man & the Gun (2018).
Who stars in A Ghost Story?
Casey Affleck as C; Rooney Mara as M; McColm Cephas Jr. as Little Boy; Kenneisha Thompson as Doctor; Liz Cardenas as Linda; Brea Grant as Clara.
What is A Ghost Story rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Ghost Story?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/114847.

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