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Ghostbusters

1984·Movie
1h 45min·PG
IMDb7.8Metacritic718.2Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

Where to watch

NetflixfuboTVPhiloYouTube TVAMC

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Pop culture and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

They're here to save the world.

After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
Supernatural Comedy80s ClassicIconic Pop CultureWitty DialogueEnsemble CastAbsurdist HumorGhost Hunting AdventureLight Sci-FiCult Favorite

Crew

Directed by:
Ivan Reitman, Katterli Frauenfelder, Gary Daigler
Written by:
Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, Bernie Brillstein, Bill Damaschke
Composed by:
Diane Warren, Elmer Bernstein, Ray Parker, Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ghostbusters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghostbusters legally?

NetflixfuboTVPhiloYouTube TVAMC

Ghostbusters is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghostbusters rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ghostbusters?

1 h 45 min

Ghostbusters runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghostbusters?

Critics83
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Ghostbusters much the same way.

Was Ghostbusters a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$297 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $297 million worldwide, 9.9 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 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghostbusters use?

Personal ArcadeGodzilla ThresholdForbidden Chekhov's GunMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneTablecloth YankTrust Me, I'm an XClothing DamageSmooch of VictoryResigned to Inevitable MisfortuneA Form You Are Comfortable WithDemonic PossessionNoodle Incidentand 225 more

TV Tropes lists 237 storytelling tropes for Ghostbusters, including Personal Arcade, Godzilla Threshold, Forbidden Chekhov's Gun.