Ghostbusters II
Seen it?1989 | 108 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ghostbusters or Beetlejuice, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$215 million worldwide on a $37 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 270K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ivan Reitman
- Bill MurrayDr. Peter Venkman
- Dan AykroydDr. Raymond Stantz
- Sigourney WeaverDana Barrett
- Harold RamisDr. Egon Spengler
- Ernie HudsonWinston Zeddemore
- Rick MoranisLouis Tully
- Annie PottsJanine Melnitz
- Peter MacNicolJanosz Poha
- Harris YulinThe Judge
- David MarguliesThe Mayor of NY