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Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic457.6Rotten Tomatoes63%90%
IMDb7.0Metacritic457.6Rotten Tomatoes63%90%

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife fingerprint

Big heart.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, pop culture, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Discover the past. Save the future.

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Nostalgic Family AdventureSpiritual SequelComing-of-Age WonderPop Culture HomageHeartwarming LegacySupernatural MysteryClassic Monster ActionIntergenerational BondingFeel-Good Escapism

Crew

Directed by:
Jason Reitman, Brian Smrz
Written by:
Harold Ramis, Jason Reitman, Dan Aykroyd
Produced by:
Dan Aykroyd, John Papsidera, Ashley Levinson
Composed by:
Mckenna Grace, Will Files, Will Files

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ghostbusters: Afterlife

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Where can I stream Ghostbusters: Afterlife legally?

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghostbusters: Afterlife rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

2 h 4 min

Ghostbusters: Afterlife runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

Critics54
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Ghostbusters: Afterlife higher (79) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ghostbusters: Afterlife a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$204 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $204 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Ghostbusters: Afterlife in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghostbusters: Afterlife in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghostbusters: Afterlife use?

Lingerie Scene555Contrasting Sequel SettingGeniuses Have Multiple PhDsThe SpeechlessBackup from OtherworldEating the Eye CandyMythology GagCool CarCasual Danger DialogBullet SeedSudden Sequel Death Syndromeand 180 more

TV Tropes lists 192 storytelling tropes for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, including Lingerie Scene, 555, Contrasting Sequel Setting.