A Ghost Story is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, blending elements of drama and fantasy. If you were captivated by its haunting beauty and poignant storytelling, here are 15 movies that evoke similar emotions and themes.

1. The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life, directed by Terrence Malick, is a visually stunning film that explores the meaning of life through the lens of a 1950s family in Texas. The movie stars Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, and Sean Penn, weaving together themes of existence, memory, and the cosmos.

2. Her

In Her, directed by Spike Jonze, a lonely writer forms an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson deliver powerful performances in this thought-provoking film about love and technology.

3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a unique tale about erasing memories of a failed relationship. Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, the film delves into the complexities of love and the pain of loss.

4. Lost in Translation

Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation tells the story of an aging actor and a neglected young woman who form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson’s performances highlight the themes of isolation and connection.

5. Manchester by the Sea

Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea is a heart-wrenching drama about a man who must face his past when he returns to his hometown after his brother’s death. Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams deliver compelling performances in this story of grief and redemption.

6. Blue Valentine

Directed by Derek Cianfrance, Blue Valentine is an intimate portrayal of a couple’s disintegrating relationship. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star in this raw and emotional film that examines the highs and lows of love.

7. Melancholia

Lars von Trier’s Melancholia is a visually arresting film about two sisters facing the end of the world. Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg star in this melancholic exploration of depression and existential dread.

8. The Fountain

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Fountain is a visually stunning and emotionally charged film that spans across centuries, exploring themes of love, death, and rebirth. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz star in this epic tale.

9. Another Earth

In Another Earth, directed by Mike Cahill, a young woman grapples with guilt and redemption after a tragic accident coincides with the discovery of a duplicate Earth. Brit Marling and William Mapother deliver poignant performances in this thought-provoking sci-fi drama.

10. Under the Skin

Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin is a haunting and surreal film about an extraterrestrial woman who preys on men in Scotland. Scarlett Johansson’s mesmerizing performance anchors this enigmatic exploration of identity and humanity.

11. The Lovely Bones

Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones tells the story of a young girl who watches over her family from the afterlife after being murdered. Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, and Rachel Weisz star in this emotional adaptation of Alice Sebold’s novel.

12. Never Let Me Go

Mark Romanek’s Never Let Me Go is a poignant adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel about three friends who grow up in a dystopian world where they are destined to donate their organs. Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley star in this heartbreaking film.

13. The Others

Alejandro Amenábar’s The Others is a chilling ghost story about a woman who believes her house is haunted. Nicole Kidman delivers a gripping performance in this atmospheric and suspenseful film.

14. The Sixth Sense

M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense is a supernatural thriller about a young boy who can see dead people. Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment star in this iconic film known for its twist ending and emotional depth.

15. The Hours

Stephen Daldry’s The Hours interweaves the lives of three women from different eras, all connected by Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs. Dalloway. Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman deliver powerful performances in this exploration of life, death, and literature.