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Ghostbusters (2016)

Answer the call.

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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.

Release Date
July 14, 2016
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
5.3/10 (6759 votes)

Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Neil Casey, Zach Woods, Ed Begley Jr.

Production: Ghost Corps, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, LStar Capital, Feigco Entertainment
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Budget
$144M
Revenue
$229M
Full Cast (69 people)

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Reviews

Simon Foster

"While it falls short of nailing the anarchic spirit and character chemistry of Ivan Reitman’s beloved 1984 blockbuster, Feig and his cast of game comediennes deliver enough thrills and giggles to both justify the long-in-development franchise-starter and smother the internet’s white noise of negativity..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/7/12/ghostbu...

July 12, 2016

Frank Ochieng

Filmmaker Paul Feig's **Ghostbusters** reboot pretty much followed the characteristic aspects of his previous films ("Bridesmaids", "The Heat", "Spy") all incorporating a self-awareness of female-oriented friendship and the estrogen-driven escapades rooted in inspired goofiness. So given this familiar foundation of Feig's big screen blueprint one would expect that his creative input into the conti...

July 16, 2016

Linda Robinson - 10/10

I was determined to see this movie on opening day. Female cast, Paul Feig (a Michiganian who included a Michigan line in the film), a couple fistfuls of ridiculousity on social media. When the movie started, I was one-eyeing the screen. Waiting for it. Oh oh. Fart joke. Oh oh. Kristen Wiig still can't make her eyes look interested. Then Charles Dance shows up with his serious comic tongue stuck in...

July 16, 2016

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Answer the call.

Answer the call.

5.3
117 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/14/2016
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Cast

Kristen Wiig

as Erin Gilbert

Melissa McCarthy

as Abby Yates

Kate McKinnon

as Jillian Holtzmann

Leslie Jones

as Patty Tolan

Chris Hemsworth

as Kevin

Neil Casey

as Rowan North

Zach Woods

as Tour Guide

Ed Begley Jr.

as Ed Mulgrave

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Images

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Videos

Giant Ghost Fight Scene

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Kevin the Receptionist Scene

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Getting Equipped Scene

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Battling the Ghosts Scene

Clip

Abby's Possessed Scene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghostbusters about?

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 th…

How long is Ghostbusters?

1h 57m

When was Ghostbusters released?

July 14, 2016

Who directed Ghostbusters?

Paul Feig

Who stars in Ghostbusters?

Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon

What genre is Ghostbusters?

Action, Fantasy, Comedy

What is Ghostbusters rated?

PG-13

Is Ghostbusters available to stream?

Yes, on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads