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Ghostbusters

2016Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A nostalgic, hopeful action movie about pop culture and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Female-Led Supernatural Comedy
Nostalgic Franchise Reboot
Chemistry-Driven Ensemble
Pop-Culture Iconography
Light Horror Elements
Satirical Take on Skepticism
Energetic Blockbuster Fun
Iconic Soundtrack Integration

Crew

Directed by: Paul Feig
Written by: Paul Feig, Katie Dippold
Produced by: Amy Pascal, Ivan Reitman
Music by: Theodore Shapiro

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Facts

July 14, 2016 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released: July 14, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 57 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $144 million
Box office: $229 million
Available in: 130 countries

Tropes

Mythology Gag, Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Tertiary Sexual Characteristics +9

Mythology Gag
Pre-Mortem One-Liner
Tertiary Sexual Characteristics
Jacob Marley Apparel
Overly Long Gag
Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
Those Two Guys
Wham Line
Art Shift
Big Damn Heroes
Big Applesauce
Novelization

12 of 253 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ghostbusters?"

Questions about Ghostbusters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghostbusters?

In the United States, Ghostbusters streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is Ghostbusters worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is Ghostbusters okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ghostbusters make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ghostbusters?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Mythology Gag, Pre-Mortem One-Liner, and Tertiary Sexual Characteristics.