A Ghost Story
“It's all about time.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-28
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Casey Affleck
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Rooney Mara
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McColm Cephas Jr.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Darwin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
19.3x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowery
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lowery
- Original Score
- Daniel Hart
- Original Title
- A Ghost Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Sailor Bear, Zero Trans Fat Productions, Ideaman Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowery
David Lowery
Daniel Hart
Andrew Droz Palermo
David Lowery
David Maddox, James M. Johnston, Toby Halbrooks, Adam Donaghey
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Krause
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Lowery
Director
Andrew Droz Palermo
Director of Photography
James M. Johnston
Producer
Toby Halbrooks
Producer
Daniel Hart
Original Music Composer
Jade Healy
Production Design
Tom Walker
Production Design
Annell Brodeur
Costume Design
Adam Donaghey
Producer
David Lowery
Writer
David Lowery
Editor
Eric Saindon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Ghost Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story was directed by David Lowery.
Who stars in A Ghost Story?
The principal cast of A Ghost Story includes Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, McColm Cephas Jr., Kenneisha Thompson, Grover Coulson.
When was A Ghost Story released and how long is it?
A Ghost Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (19.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Ghost Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Ghost Story was composed by Daniel Hart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).