Ghostbusters
Seen it?1984 | 105 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Beetlejuice, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$297 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 910K 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
- Harold RamisDr. Egon Spengler
- Sigourney WeaverDana Barrett
- Rick MoranisLouis Tully
- Ernie HudsonWinston Zeddemore
- Annie PottsJanine Melnitz
- William AthertonWalter Peck
- David MarguliesMayor
- Slavitza JovanGozer