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Ghostbusters II (1989)

โ€œGuess who's coming to save the world again?โ€

6.6/10 ยท 5,005 votes 1h 48m pg ComedyFantasy

#45 of 70 films from 1989 #1346 of 2885 in comedy

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

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Overview

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Dr. Peter Venkman
Dan Aykroydas Dr. Raymond Stantz
Sigourney Weaveras Dana Barrett
Harold Ramisas Dr. Egon Spengler
Rick Moranisas Louis Tully
Ernie Hudsonas Winston Zeddemore
Annie Pottsas Janine Melnitz
Peter MacNicolas Janosz Poha
Harris Yulinas The Judge
David Marguliesas The Mayor of NY
Kurt Fulleras Hardemeyer
Janet Margolinas The Prosecutor
Wilhelm von Homburgas Vigo
William T. Deutschendorfas Baby Oscar

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 1989
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$37,000,000
Box office$215,394,738 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097428

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Questions

How long is Ghostbusters II?
Ghostbusters II runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Ghostbusters II worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 5,005 votes, which places it #45 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 37%) and #1346 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Ghostbusters II?
Ghostbusters II was directed by Ivan Reitman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ghostbusters (1984), Dave (1993), Draft Day (2014).
Who stars in Ghostbusters II?
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; Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore.
What is Ghostbusters II rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghostbusters II?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1287.

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