Ghostbusters
Seen it?2016 | 117 min | Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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, fantasy fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$229 million worldwide on a $144 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
More like this
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Sunday Safe BetAnother supernatural fantasy film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Sunday Safe BetAnother supernatural fantasy film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Wonder Woman 1984 Weeknight WatchAlso stars Kristen Wiig, in another action film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Sunday Safe BetAnother fantasy film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Vampire Academy
Monday Morning MaybeAnother supernatural action comedy. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Feig
- Kristen WiigErin Gilbert
- Melissa McCarthyAbby Yates
- Kate McKinnonJillian Holtzmann
- Leslie JonesPatty Tolan
- Chris HemsworthKevin
- Neil CaseyRowan North
- Zach WoodsTour Guide
- Ed Begley Jr.Ed Mulgrave
- Charles DanceHarold Fillmore
- John MilhiserHiggins Student