Ismael's Ghosts
2017, French. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
The past never dies.
Just as the disheveled and alcoholic filmmaker Ismaël embarks on a difficult new film project, his life is sent into a tailspin. His wife Carlotta, presumed dead for 20 years, come crashing back into his life creating chaos in his work and his current romantic relationship with the starry-eyed astronomer Sylvia.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Ismael's Ghosts is streaming on Netflix and Magnolia Selects in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arnaud DesplechinDirector
- Mathieu AmalricIsmaël Vuillard
- Marion CotillardCarlotta Bloom
- Charlotte GainsbourgSylvia
- Louis GarrelIvan Dedalus
- Alba RohrwacherArielle / Faunia
- Szabó LászlóHenri Bloom
- Hippolyte GirardotZwy
- Jacques NolotClaverie
- Catherine MouchetLe médecin soins intensifs
- Samir GuesmiLe médecin
- Mélodie RichardHôtesse de l'air
- Marc PrinJacques (Diplomate 1)
Details
- Released
- 17 May 2017
- Original title
- Les Fantômes d'Ismaël
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Arnaud Desplechin, Julie Peyr
- Box office
- $3.1M
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Ismael's Ghosts: quick answers
Is Ismael's Ghosts worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ismael's Ghosts?
Ismael's Ghosts runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Ismael's Ghosts have a post-credits scene?
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Ismael's Ghosts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ismael's Ghosts is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ismael's Ghosts on?
Ismael's Ghosts is streaming on Netflix and Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ismael's Ghosts?
If you liked Ismael's Ghosts, try Wicker Park, Earthquake Bird, In Secret.
Who directed Ismael's Ghosts?
Ismael's Ghosts (2017) was directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg.