A Ghost Story vs Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for A Ghost Story). A Ghost Story is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 54m. Donnie Darko is the older of the two (2001 against 2017). Both are drama, fantasy, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Ghost Story posterA Ghost Story2017 VS Donnie Darko posterDonnie Darko2001
A Ghost StoryDonnie Darko
Audience score★ 7.1/10★ 7.8/10
Year20172001
Length1h 33m1h 54m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Mystery, RomanceDrama, Fantasy, Mystery
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorDavid LoweryRichard Kelly
Main castCasey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Grover Coulson, Kesha, McColm Cephas Jr.Mary McDonnell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Noah Wyle, Drew Barrymore

Synopsis

A Ghost Story

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.

Donnie Darko

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Where to watch

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