Ismael's Ghosts (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Ismael's Ghosts is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the tale of a widowed film director who is in the middle of making a film about an atypical diplomat inspired by his brother. While he has started a new life with Sylvia, he still mourns the death of a former lover, Carlotta, who passed away 20 years earlier; then Carlotta returns from the dead, causing Sylvia to run away.
Who’s in it. Ismael's Ghosts stars Mathieu Amalric as Ismaël Vuillard, Marion Cotillard as Carlotta, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Sylvia and Louis Garrel as Ivan Dedalus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ismael's Ghosts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ismael's Ghosts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ismael's Ghosts tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ismael's Ghosts (2017)?
- In US, Ismael's Ghosts is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ismael's Ghosts worth watching?
- Ismael's Ghosts holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ismael's Ghosts?
- Ismael's Ghosts stars Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Louis Garrel and Alba Rohrwacher.
- When was Ismael's Ghosts released?
- Ismael's Ghosts was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.