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A Ghost Story

2017 · 1h 33m · Released

R Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
6.8 IMDb
67% Rotten Tomatoes
70 Metacritic

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.

Where to Stream

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Top Cast & Crew

David Lowery Director
Casey Affleck C
Rooney Mara M
McColm Cephas Jr. Little Boy
Kenneisha Thompson Doctor
Grover Coulson Man in Wheelchair
Liz Cardenas Linda
Barlow Jacobs Gentleman Caller
RK Richard Krause Mover
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Frequently asked questions about A Ghost Story

Where can I watch A Ghost Story?

A Ghost Story is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is A Ghost Story 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.

What are the ratings for A Ghost Story?

A Ghost Story scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 70 on Metacritic.

Who stars in A Ghost Story?

A Ghost Story stars Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, McColm Cephas Jr., Kenneisha Thompson, and Grover Coulson.

When did A Ghost Story come out?

A Ghost Story was released in 2017.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.