7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Ghost Story (2017)
A Ghost Story (2017)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter revolves around universal themes of grief, time, and existentialism, which are inherently apolitical. It offers a philosophical meditation on human impermanence rather than advocating for any specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features a diverse supporting cast member but does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores themes of grief and existence without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
A Ghost Story primarily explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through the lens of a heterosexual couple. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
A Ghost Story does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a ghost's journey through time and loss, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
A Ghost Story (2017) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, its characters are new creations and cannot be considered gender-swapped from an established canon.
A Ghost Story (2017) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical basis for its characters, meaning no established racial identities exist to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.1
8.4
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