A Ghost Story
“It's all about time.”
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 watch A Ghost Story in United States
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Where is A Ghost Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story is a 2017 English-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by David Lowery. The cast is led by Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, McColm Cephas Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Ghost Story was produced by Sailor Bear, Zero Trans Fat Productions, and Ideaman Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on April 24, 2017, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Lowery
- Writers
- David Lowery
- Release date
- April 24, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Sailor Bear, Zero Trans Fat Productions, Ideaman Studios
A Ghost Story cast & crew
A Ghost Story was directed by David Lowery and written by David Lowery.
The cast features Casey Affleck as C, Rooney Mara as M, McColm Cephas Jr. as Little Boy, Kenneisha Thompson as Doctor, Grover Coulson as Man in Wheelchair, and Liz Cardenas as Linda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Hart, cinematography is by Andrew Droz Palermo, and it was produced by Toby Halbrooks and James M. Johnston.
Is A Ghost Story worth watching?
A Ghost Story holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,501 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, A Ghost Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Ghost Story
A Ghost Story isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of A Ghost Story
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
Richard Krause
Mover
Dagger Salazar
Mover
Sonia Acevedo
Maria
Carlos Bermudez
Carlos
Yasmina Gutierrez
Yasmina
A Ghost Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Ghost Story in United States?
A Ghost Story is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Ghost Story in?
A Ghost Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is A Ghost Story rated?
A Ghost Story is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,501 ratings.
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