Ismael's Ghosts fingerprintStrong craft, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Romantic and moving
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Ismael's Ghosts is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and satire.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and show business.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The past never dies.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Ismael's Ghosts is included with a subscription to Netflix and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
1 h 54 min
Ismael's Ghosts runs 1 h 54 min.
Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Ismael's Ghosts much the same way.
It was made in French, with some German. Produced in France.
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5.5
