A Ghost Story (2017)
A spectral figure watches time unravel, helplessly tethered to a love slowly fading from memory.
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.
How intense is A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What A Ghost Story feels like
- Tone
- melancholybleakintimatedreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream A Ghost Story
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is A Ghost Story for you?
Is A Ghost Story scary?
No. A Ghost Story is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Ghost Story gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Ghost Story sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is A Ghost Story OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream A Ghost Story?
A Ghost Story is streaming on YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does A Ghost Story have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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