A Ghost Story

2017

"Love transcends time; remember what lingers."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Una hitoria de fantasmas^? 🇫🇷 FR: Une histoire de fantôme^? 🇯🇵 JA: A GHOST STORY ア・ゴースト・ストーリー^? All international titles (4) →

Drama Romance Fantasy 93 min 6.8/10

Synopsis

A Ghost Story is a movie released in 2017.

A Ghost Story is a 2017 film that blends elements of drama, romance, fantasy, and mystery to explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set in a suburban landscape, the narrative follows a recently deceased man who becomes a ghost, draped in a white sheet, as he observes the lives of those he left behind. This unique premise allows for a meditative exploration of existence and the connections that endure beyond death. The film's atmosphere is contemplative and often melancholic, creating a space for reflection on the nature of memory and the impact of time on relationships. Through its minimalist dialogue and lingering shots, A Ghost Story invites viewers to engage with the emotional weight of its imagery and sound design. The film challenges conventional storytelling, offering a haunting yet poignant experience that encourages audiences to consider the moments that define life and love, even when they are shrouded in the silence of the afterlife.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	1/5
Sexual Content	2/5
Language	1/5
Drugs / Alcohol	0/5
Frightening Elements	2/5

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Violence

There are a few moments of implied violence, but no graphic content is shown.

Sexual Content

There are references to romantic relationships and some mild suggestive themes, but no explicit content.

Language

A few instances of mild profanity are present, but nothing extreme.

Drugs / Alcohol

There are no significant portrayals of drug or alcohol use.

Frightening Elements

The film contains some eerie and suspenseful moments that may be unsettling to younger viewers.

Summary for parents:

A Ghost Story explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through a unique narrative style. While it contains some mild language and suggestive themes, it is primarily a contemplative film with a focus on emotional experiences rather than explicit content.

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Connections with other movies

This movie has thematic and stylistic connections with the following productions:

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Box Office

Budget: $100,000

Revenue: $1,929,659

Profit $1,829,659

ROI +1829.7% (19.3x)

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Cast of A Ghost Story

Casey Affleck

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Rooney Mara

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McColm Cephas Jr.

Little Boy

Kenneisha Thompson

Doctor

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Keywords

#death 67 #ghost 47 #grief 39 #sadness 22 #morality 14 #loss 10 #piano 10 #house 7 #construction 2

Production Companies

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Ghost Story

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• The director David Lowery opted for minimalistic special effects in 'A Ghost Story', emphasizing practical effects over CGI to enhance the film's emotional resonance.

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• The film's non-linear storytelling is reminiscent of Terrence Malick’s style, particularly in the way it explores existential themes and the nature of time.

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• A continuity error occurs when the ghost's sheet appears to change slightly in its texture and shape throughout various scenes, which can distract attentive viewers.

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• The haunting score, composed by Daniel Hart, features a blend of orchestral and electronic elements that contribute significantly to the film's ethereal atmosphere.

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