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Ghostbusters II

1989·Movie
1h 48min·PG
IMDb6.6Metacritic567.1Rotten Tomatoes57%61%

Where to watch

PhiloYouTube TVAMCTubi TV

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Fantasy and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Guess who's coming to save the world again?

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Supernatural Comedy80s Sci-FiIconic CharactersSlapstick & WitGhost HuntingUrban FantasyPop Culture PhenomenonFeel-Good AdventurePractical Effects

Crew

Directed by:
Ivan Reitman, Michael D. Moore, Peter Giuliano
Written by:
Dan Aykroyd, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, Bernie Brillstein, Joe Medjuck
Composed by:
Peter Afterman, Gary C. Bourgeois, Mark Gordon

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ghostbusters II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghostbusters II legally?

PhiloYouTube TVAMCTubi TV

Ghostbusters II is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, and AMC in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi 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.

Is Ghostbusters II worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghostbusters II rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ghostbusters II?

1 h 48 min

Ghostbusters II runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghostbusters II?

Critics57
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Ghostbusters II higher (66) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ghostbusters II a box office hit?

Budget$37 million
Box office$215 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $37 million to make and earned $215 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is Ghostbusters II in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghostbusters II?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghostbusters II in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghostbusters II use?

Failed a Spot CheckSuspiciously Similar SubstituteWeirdness MagnetNext Sunday A.D.Papa WolfThe DreadedDude, Where's My Respect?Fear-Induced IdiocyDreaded Kids' Party Entertainer JobThe Big Rotten AppleMonumental DamageOmnidisciplinary Lawyerand 147 more

TV Tropes lists 159 storytelling tropes for Ghostbusters II, including Failed a Spot Check, Suspiciously Similar Substitute, Weirdness Magnet.