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Ghostbusters (1984)

โ€œThey're here to save the world.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 10,029 votes 1h 45m pg ComedyFantasy

#7 of 49 films from 1984 #246 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ivan Reitman ยท Written by Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Dr. Peter Venkman
Dan Aykroydas Dr. Raymond Stantz
Sigourney Weaveras Dana Barrett
Harold Ramisas Dr. Egon Spengler
Rick Moranisas Louis Tully
Annie Pottsas Janine Melnitz
William Athertonas Walter Peck
Ernie Hudsonas Winston Zeddemore
Slavitza Jovanas Gozer
David Marguliesas Mayor
Steven Tashas Male Student
Jennifer Runyonas Female Student
Michael Ensignas Hotel Manager
Alice Drummondas Librarian

Facts

Release dateJune 8, 1984
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$296,640,120 (9.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087332

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Questions

How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Ghostbusters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 10,029 votes, which places it #7 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 88%) and #246 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dave (1993), Draft Day (2014), Ghostbusters II (1989).
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman; Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz; Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett; Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler; Rick Moranis as Louis Tully; Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz.
What is Ghostbusters rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghostbusters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1285.

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