A white sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home. Digital HD Year 2017 Theatrical Release 2017 07 07 Video Release 2017 10 03 Studio A24 Films Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA brief language and a disturbing image Color Color Runtime 87 Animated Live Action Full Synopsis With A Ghost Story, acclaimed director David Lowery Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Pete's Dragon returns with a singular exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection. Recently deceased, a white sheeted ghost Academy Award winner Casey Affleck returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara , 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. Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting life's ineffable questions and the enormity of existence. An unforgettable meditation on love and grief, A Ghost Story emerges ecstatic and surreal a wholly unique experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Director David Lowery Cast David Lowery; Casey Affleck; Rooney Mara; Brea Grant; Will Oldham; Liz Franke; Rob Zabrecky; Augustine Frizzell; Sonia Acevedo