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Ghostbusters

2016·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
IMDb6.8Metacritic602.7Rotten Tomatoes74%48%

Where to watch

Netflix

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Answer the call.

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Supernatural ComedyFemale-Led EnsemblePop Culture ReferencesAction-ComedyNostalgic RebootVisual SpectacleGhost HuntingLighthearted Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Feig, G.A. Aguilar, Sheila Waldron
Written by:
Paul Feig, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Produced by:
Paul Feig, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Pascal
Composed by:
Luke Hemmings, Zayn Malik, Mark Ronson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ghostbusters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghostbusters legally?

Netflix

Ghostbusters is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghostbusters rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ghostbusters?

1 h 57 min

Ghostbusters runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghostbusters?

Critics67
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate Ghostbusters higher (67) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ghostbusters a box office hit?

Budget$144 million
Box office$229 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $144 million to make and earned $229 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Ghostbusters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghostbusters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghostbusters in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghostbusters use?

Mythology GagPre-Mortem One-LinerTertiary Sexual CharacteristicsJacob Marley ApparelOverly Long GagSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeThose Two GuysWham LineArt ShiftBig Damn HeroesBig ApplesauceNovelizationand 241 more

TV Tropes lists 253 storytelling tropes for Ghostbusters, including Mythology Gag, Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Tertiary Sexual Characteristics.